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WORK SESSION

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

 

At a WORK SESSION of the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown, County of Washington, in the State of Rhode Island held at the Town Hall, in and for said Town on the 13^th day of November 2018 at 7:00 PM.

 

            PRESENT:    Margaret M. Healy, President

                                    Bryant C. DaCruz

                                    Liz Gledhill

                                    Joe Viele

 

 

1.         A.        WORK SESSION

 

Discussion ensues relative to Agenda Item 6 Licenses.

 

Discussion ensues relative to Agenda Item 7A, a Public Hearing in regard to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14A affirming or amending the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations, Section I. The current number of licenses authorized for each class.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14E authorizing an award of bid to Liberty Chevrolet, 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 for one 2018 Chevrolet Volt, in accordance with the Invitation to Bid, in an amount not to exceed $26,406.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14G, a resolution to unseal the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held on May 29, 2018 in regard to matters pertaining to collective bargaining re: International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), local 3365; and to unseal the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held on June 25, 2018 in regard to matters pertaining to collective bargaining re: South Kingstown Municipal Employees Association, NEARI.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14H affirming the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed by the Town Manager and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), local 3365 on October 30, 2018, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Tentative Agreement dated May 8, 2018.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14I affirming the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed by the Town Manager and the South Kingstown Municipal Employees Association (SKMEA), a local of NEARI on October 24, 2018, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Tentative Agreement dated June 12, 2018.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14J authorizing an award of bid to South County Umpires Association, 134 Sir Michael Circle, West Kingston RI 02892 to provide Youth Recreational Basketball referee services, in accordance with all bidding specifications, in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for FY2018-2019 and $11,100 for FY2019-2020.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14L authorizing an award of contract to Siemens Intelligent Traffic Systems, 9225 Bee Cave Road, Building B, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78733 for LED street lighting conversion, control system and operation and maintenance (O&M) services at the specified unit prices bid, with partial funding of $575,000 from the street lighting reserve funds set aside in the Town Hall capital fund and the remaining balance to be reimbursed by a 2% discount offered by Siemens, incentives and rebates offered by National Grid and the State Office of Energy Resources, as well as anticipated operational savings in the FY 2018-2019 General Fund Street Lighting account #10130005-532006.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14M authorizing the Town Manager to execute any associated documents with National Grid for the purchase of National Grid’s street lighting inventory in an amount not to exceed $22,597, with funding from the street lighting reserve funds set aside in the Town Hall capital fund.

 

Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 14N authorizing an amendment to an award of contract originally granted on April 9, 2018 to B&E Consulting, LLC, 21 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI 02904 for Suez rate filing review and expert testimony consulting services from an amount not to exceed $22,800 to an amount not to exceed $23,794, with South Kingstown’s share being paid from its Water Enterprise Fund unrestricted net assets.

 

Discussion ensues relative to the closure of the Silver Lake Avenue Bridge.

 

Discussion ensues relative to the Swearing-in Ceremony for the newly elected Town Council and School Committee members scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM.

 

Convened to Regular Session.

 

 

Dale S. Holberton, CMC

Town Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR SESSION

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

 

At a REGULAR SESSION of the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown, County of Washington, in the State of Rhode Island, held at the Town Hall, in and for said Town on the 13^th day of November 2018 at 7:30 PM.

 

            PRESENT:    Margaret M. Healy, President

                                    Bryant C. DaCruz

Liz Gledhill

                                    Joe Viele

 

 

 

1.         B.        REGULAR SESSION

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag is led by Cub Scouts from Pack 51 Wakefield.

 

3.         ROLL CALL

 

Roll Call is taken and four members are present. Council Vice President Collins is absent.  

 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

 

A.        Work Session:  UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Work Session held on October 22, 2018 are accepted, approved and placed on file.

 

B.        Regular Session: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Session held on October 22, 2018 are accepted, approved and placed on file.

 

5.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated by (CA) on same.

 

(CA)    6E.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Sunday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Geaber’s Liquors, Inc., 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by George L. Geaber, Jr., President. License No.  59345.

 

PBL, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits, 520 High Street, Peace Dale, RI 02879. Application by Joseph V. Paglia, President. License No.  58570-1.

 

Sweeney’s Package Store, Inc. d/b/a Sweeney’s Wine and Spirits, 408 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael W. Sweeney, President. License No.  59321.

Wakefield Liquors, Inc., 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane E. Costanza, President. License No.  59373.

 

(CA)    6F.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

629 Succotash, LLC d/b/a Matunuck Oyster Bar, 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Perry Raso, Member. License No.  59669.

 

Amresver, Inc. d/b/a Adrak Indian Cuisine, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F4, Wakefield, RI 02879 contingent upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by February 12, 2019. Application by Chirag Patel, President. License No.  59442.

 

Anchor Pete’s, LLC d/b/a Anchor Pete’s, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Panagiotis Trikoulis, President. License No.  58552-1.

 

Apple New England, LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 15 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Cheryl Mills, License Manager. License No.  59246.

 

Bombay, LLC d/b/a Bombay Flame Restaurant, 60 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Farhan Hussain, Manager. License No.  58583-1.

 

Byrne Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a D.B.’s Pizza, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by William H. Byrne, President. License No.  59288.

 

Cap’n Jack’s, Inc. d/b/a Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant, 706 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jack O. Piemonte, President. License No.  59424.

 

DPTA Holdings II, LLC d/b/a Dragon Palace of Wakefield, 733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter A. Santilli, Member. License No.  59137.

 

Elks Club of South Kingstown #1899, 60 Belmont Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by John M. Carpinelli, Secretary. License No.  59368.

 

Filippou’s Twisted Pizza Wakefield, LLC, 28 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Effie Lopez, Member. License No.  59484.

 

Hanson’s Pub, LLC d/b/a Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill, 210 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Andrew Bilodeau, Member. License No.  59396.

 

Heng-D, LLC d/b/a Tong-D, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E-1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Angie Lim, Member. License No.  59557.

J.S.R. Co. d/b/a Tony’s Pizzeria, 1916 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by John Reves, President. License No.  59147.

 

K & Z Bistro, LLC d/b/a Kabuki Restaurant & Lounge, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jian Zheng, Member. License No.  59247.

 

Mary Murphy’s, LLC, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Patrick Guidera, Member. License No.  59678.

 

Phil’s Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Phil’s Restaurant, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Carl J. Tetzner, President. License No.  59650.

 

Surfside Thai Food, LLC d/b/a Sa-Tang Restaurant, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nina Conklin, Member. License No.  59346.

 

The Flatts, LLC d/b/a The Flatts, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane LeBlanc, Member. License No.  59523.

 

Topps, Inc. d/b/a Chophouse Grille, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Christopher Byrne, President. License No.  59632.

 

Torre II Corp. d/b/a Trattoria Romana South, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Scott Sisson, General Manager. License No.  59285.

 

Uptown Burger Bar, LLC d/b/a Rachel’s Cafe, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Gregory Stevens, Member. License No.  59749.

 

VGB, LLC d/b/a Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member. License No.  59735.

 

Wakefield Tavern, LLC d/b/a Tavern on Main, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Christian D’Agostino, Member. License No.  59627.

           

(CA)    6G.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Matunuck Pizza Pie Company, LLC d/b/a Matunuck Pizza Pie, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, Member. License No.  59316.

 

Next Door, Inc. d/b/a The Pub in Matunuck, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President. License No.  59312.

 

Rose Hill Golf Club, Inc., 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by James P. Manning, President. License No.  59366.

 

(CA)    6H.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

David Barnes Development, Inc. d/b/a Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel Rubino, Vice President. License No.  59480.

 

Ocean Front Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Mist, 895A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President. License No.  59309.

 

(CA)    6I.        UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Laurel Food and Beverage, Inc. d/b/a Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892.  Application by Joseph A. Videtta, President; Renewals. License No.  59367.

 

(CA)    6J.       UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Dance and Pool Table Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Bobby G’s, Inc. d/b/a Bobby G’s Pub, 703 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Karen A. Sweet, President; Renewals. License No.  59308.

 

(CA)    6K.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Bowling Alley Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Old Mountain Lanes, Inc., 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Danielle Neary, Manager; Renewals. License No.  59514.

 

(CA)    6L.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales, Dance and Tourist Accommodation Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Pamfilio’s, Inc. d/b/a Bistro By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Richard Paolo, President. License No.  59620.

 

South Kingstown Hotel Associates, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn South Kingstown, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President. License No.  59146.

           

(CA)    6M.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Terrence G. Simpson, President. License No.  59416.

 

Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel U. Collins, President. License No.  59520.

 

South County Center for the Arts d/b/a Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Mariann Almonte, Executive Director. License No.  59746.

 

(CA)    6N.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Bluebird Café, Inc. d/b/a Smoothy Booty Café, 254 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Robert Shumaker, President.  License No. 59690.

 

Daddy’s Bread, 805 Moonstone Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jennifer Manzo, Owner. License No. 59125.

 

UL Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Uncle Larry’s, 99 Fortin Road, Unit 133, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Lawrence Gabel, Member. License No. 59399.

 

(CA)    6O.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Laurel Lane Recreational Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892.  Application by Joseph A. Videtta, President. License No.  59371.

 

Ocean State Jobbers, Inc. d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot, 36 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Julie Amato, 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. License No. 60117.

 

Pleasantries Flower Shop, Inc. 102 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Meredith Masson, President. License No. 59095.

 

Point Judith Marina, LLC, 392D Gooseberry Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Anne Killeen, General Manager, P.O. Box 129, Wakefield, RI 02880. License No. 60136.

 

Stone Cove Marina, Inc., 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Stephen C. Wood, Jr., President. License No. 59433.

 

(CA)    6P.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Eteman, LLC d/b/a Kingston Convenience Mart, 2360 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Ozcan Eteman, Member. License No. 60125.

 

Jools, LLC d/b/a Java Madness, 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark LaHoud, Member. License No. 59708.

 

Seaview Marketplace, Inc., 682 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel E. Saber, President. License No. 59713.

 

(CA)    6Q.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses and Additional Hours between 2 AM and 3 AM for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Baked Kingston RI Operators, LLC d/b/a Insomnia Cookies, 99 Fortin Road, Unit 136, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Seth Berkowitz, Member. License No. 59660.

 

(CA)    6R.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales and Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to South Kingston Cinemas, LLC d/b/a Entertainment Cinemas 8, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Benvenuto, President of Operations. License No. 59432.

 

(CA)    6S.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales and Farm Retail Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Carpenter’s Farm, 520 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by David Carpenter, Owner. License No. 59455.

 

(CA)    6T.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Farm Produce Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to the following; Renewals:

 

Evergreen Acres, Liberty Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Edith Roberts, Owner, 3000 South County Trail, West Kingston, RI 02892. License No. 59580.

 

Kenyon Farm, 810 Usquepaugh Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Margaret R. Kenyon, Owner. License No. 59221.

 

(CA)    6U.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Junkyard License for the year beginning December 1, 2018 to Pitcher’s Garage, Inc., 2210 Post Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paul Pitcher, President. License No. 59744.

 

(CA)    8A.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a resolution adopted October 11, 2018 by the Foster Town Council in support of legislation to amend the provisions of RIGL §44-5 Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes regarding taxpayer appeals of assessments based on property revaluation is received and placed on file. (10/25/2018 Interim, Item B.)

 

(CA)    8B.      UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that any communication added to the Agenda subsequent to this is hereby added by majority vote, in accordance with RIGL §42-46-6 (b) Notice --…  “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members.  Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”

 

10.       EMAIL REPORT

 

(CA)    A.        UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the Email Report is received and placed on file, as shown as follows:

 

The following information pertains to emails received at the official Town Council email address (towncouncil@southkingstownri.com) from October 18, 2018 – November 7, 2018. The emails referenced below have been forwarded to all members of the Town Council.  Excluded from this report are unsolicited commercial offers.

 

(CA)    14C.    UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a claim filed by Louis B. Cappuccio, Jr., Esquire on behalf of his client, James Brennan relative to an incident that occurred on or about March 23, 2018 be referred to the Town Solicitor and the Town’s insurance carrier.

           

(CA)    14D.    UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing to consider an application requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map to change the zoning of Assessor’s Plat 72-2, Lot 21 from Rural Residential Low Density (R80) to Government and Institutional (GI). The parcel is located on Kenyon Woods Way, approximately 14.7 acres. Application by Peter and Diana Lee Dierauf, PO Box 14, Slocum, RI 02877.

 

(CA)    14F.    UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $5,696.46, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 555.

 

(CA)    14O.    UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise by reference for Order of Notice a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 Taxation, to establish a solar energy systems taxation ordinance, in accordance with the “Rules and Regulations for the Commercial Renewable Energy Systems Tangible Tax Value” established by the RI Department of Administration Office of Energy Resources, effective January 1, 2017; and as further described in a memorandum from the Town Assessor to the Town Manager dated November 5, 2018 and entitled “Solar Energy Systems Taxation Proposed Ordinance.”

 

(CA)    14P.    UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that any New Business added to the Agenda subsequent to this is hereby added by majority vote, in accordance with RIGL §42-46-6 (b) Notice --…  “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members.  Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”

 

6.         LICENSES

 

A.           Kathleen Harrington is present for the applicant, and after testimony and discussion it is

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Dance License to Next Door, Inc. d/b/a The Pub in Matunuck, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President; New. License No. 59312.

B.           Peter Watson is present, and after testimony and discussion it is

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to A J and P, LLC d/b/a El Fuego Mexican Grill, 344 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter Watson, Member; New. License No. 59160.

C.           A representative for the applicant is present, and after testimony and discussion it is

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:  to grant a Miscellaneous Peddler License to New England Novelty, 122 Orlando Drive, North Providence, RI 02911. Application by Keith Lambert, Owner; New. License No. 59875.

D.           Keara Wolstencroft is present, and after testimony and discussion it is

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Private Detective License to Keara Wolstencroft, 79A Frank Avenue, West Kingston, RI 02892; New. License No. 60170.

 

7.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Notice having been duly given a Public Hearing is held relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2018, as shown on the Agenda.

 

Communications from Roba Rustico and Shogun Steak and Seafood House II relinquishing their liquor licenses are referenced and placed on file.

 

Discussion ensues, and it is

 

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:  to close the Public Hearing.

 

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant licenses to sell intoxicating beverages under the provision of Title 3 of the General Laws of 1956, as amended, to the following for the year beginning December 1, 2018, contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, issuance of a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required liability coverage, compliance with all Town Ordinances and regulations, the payment of any municipal taxes and user fees in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.

 

CLASS A – RETAILER

 

GEABER'S LIQUORS, INC., by George L. Geaber Jr., President, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor sales area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59345.

 

PBL, INC. d/b/a LIBERTY WINE & SPIRITS, by Joseph V. Paglia, President, 520 High Street, Peace Dale, RI; first floor sales area; and as further defined in a site plan dated July 16, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  58570-1.

 

SWEENEY'S PACKAGE STORE, INC. d/b/a SWEENEY’S WINE & SPIRITS, by Michael W. Sweeney, President, 408 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; first floor sales area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59321.

 

WAKEFIELD LIQUORS, INC., by Jane E. Costanza, President, 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor sales area including expansions granted on May 14, 2001 and September 13, 2004; and as further defined in an amended site plan dated July 27, 2004 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59373.

 

CLASS B – VICTUALLER

 

629 SUCCOTASH LLC d/b/a MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR, by Perry Raso, Managing Member, 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI; first and second floor inside dining areas and outdoor patio in the fenced-in outdoor seating area on the southwest corner of the parcel in accordance with a Special Exception granted January 15, 1979 and Special Use Permits granted June 16, 2004, February 17, 2010, December 21, 2011 and February 15, 2012 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in an amended site plan dated September 30, 2013 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59669.

 

ANCHOR PETE’S, LLC d/b/a ANCHOR PETE’S, by Panagiotis Trikoulis, Member, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; dining room, bar area and sunroom; and as further defined in a site plan dated July 18, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  58552-1.

 

APPLE NEW ENGLAND, LLC d/b/a APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, by Ronald Igarashi, Secretary, 15 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI; bar/lounge area, all dining areas and the patio area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59246.

BOBBY G'S, INC. d/b/a BOBBY G'S PUB, by Karen A. Sweet, President, 703 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor dining, bar and pool table areas; and as further defined in an amended site plan dated January 26, 1995 on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59308.

 

BOMBAY, LLC d/b/a BOMBAY FLAME RESTAURANT, by Farhan Hussain, Manager, 60 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining, bar and lounge areas; and as further defined in a site plan dated July 31, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  58583-1.

 

CAP'N JACK'S, INC. d/b/a CAP’N JACK’S RESTAURANT, by Jack O. Piemonte, President, 706 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor dining areas and two outdoor decks, in accordance with a Special Exception granted on April 18, 1979, and Special Use Permits granted January 19, 2011 and May 27, 2015 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in an amended site plan dated May 28, 2015 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59424.

 

DAVID BARNES DEVELOPMENT, INC. d/b/a THE MEWS TAVERN, by Daniel Rubino, Vice President, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; first and second floor, mezzanine and third floor lounge including a 40 foot expansion, as described in the Special Exception granted April 20, 1994 and Special Use Permits granted September 17, 1997 and January 21, 2004 by the Zoning Board of Review, and additional tavern area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted on February 20, 2013; and as further defined in an amended site plan dated March 7, 2013 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59480.

 

DPTA HOLDINGS II, LLC d/b/a DRAGON PALACE OF WAKEFIELD, by Peter A. Santilli, Member, 733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; dining room, sushi bar, bar area and special party area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59137.

 

FILIPPOU’S TWISTED PIZZA WAKEFIELD, LLC d/b/a FILIPPOU’S TWISTED PIZZA, by Effie Filippou Lopez, Member, 28 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining rooms and bar area in accordance with a special exception granted on September 19, 1990; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59484.

 

HANSON’S PUB, LLC d/b/a TWO TEN OYSTER BAR & GRILL, by Andrew R. Bilodeau, Member, 210 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor bar and dining areas, lower level bar and outside deck area, a patio in front approximately 1,500 square feet and deck on the right side of the building; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. 59396.

 

HENG-D LLC d/b/a TONG-D RESTAURANT, by Angie Lim, Member, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E1, Wakefield, RI; first floor, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on April 16, 2014; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. 59557.

J.S.R. CORP. d/b/a TONY'S PIZZA PALACE, by John Reves, President, 1916 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, RI; first floor dining area, and counter with the consumption of food, and as described in the Special Exception granted by the Zoning Board of Review on April 17, 1992; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59147.

 

K & Z BISTRO LLC d/b/a KABUKI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, by Jian Zheng, Member, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor lounge and dining areas; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59247.

 

LAUREL FOOD AND BEVERAGE, INC. d/b/a LAUREL LANE COUNTRY CLUB, by Joseph A. Videtta, President, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI; upstairs bar, lounge, function room and deck; downstairs snack shop, lounge and patio deck; and grounds of the Laurel Lane Country Club; and as further defined in a revised site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59367.

 

MARY MURPHY’S, LLC, by Patrick Guidera, Member, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; first floor dining room and bar area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on May 19, 2010; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59678.

 

MATUNUCK PIZZA PIE COMPANY, LLC d/b/a MATUNUCK PIZZA PIE, by Kevin V. Finnegan, Member, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI; indoor dining area and outdoor seating area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on April 21, 2011, and outdoor side areas in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on January 17, 2018; and as further defined in a site plan dated January 23, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk's office.  License No.  59316.

 

NEXT DOOR, INC. d/b/a THE PUB IN MATUNUCK, by Kevin V. Finnegan, President, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI; ground floor and deck approximately 20’ x 30’ in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on November 3, 2004; and as further defined in a site plan dated January 4, 2017 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59312.

 

OCEAN FRONT LOUNGE, INC. d/b/a OCEAN MIST, by Kevin V. Finnegan, President, 895A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor of the building, as defined by the present perimeter of said building, including the south side of the deck, excluding the stairs; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59309.

 

OLD MOUNTAIN LANES, INC. d/b/a OLD MOUNTAIN LANES, by Robert L. Toth, President, 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor dining areas, meeting room, concourse area and bowling area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59514.

 

PHIL’S KITCHEN INC. d/b/a PHIL’S RESTAURANT, by Carl J. Tetzner, President, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; first floor dining area, second floor dining area, walkway, roof deck dining area on an adjacent building at 329 Main Street in accordance with Special Use Permits granted by the Zoning Board of Review on July 21, 2010, April 20, 2011 and February 21, 2012; and as further defined in site plans dated March 5, 2012 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59650.

 

ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB, INC., by James P. Manning, President, 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor of the clubhouse and adjacent patio; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59366.

 

SURFSIDE THAI FOOD, LLC d/b/a SA-TANG RESTAURANT, by Nina Conklin, Member, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI; bar and dining room in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on December 21, 2011; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59346.

 

THE FLATTS, LLC, by Jane LeBlanc, Member, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI; first floor bar and dining areas; and as further defined in a site plan dated May 15, 2017 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59523.

 

TOPPS, INC. d/b/a CHOPHOUSE GRILLE, by Christopher Byrne, President, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining, bar and lounge areas, loft area, and expanded patio area; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59632.

 

TORRE II CORP. d/b/a TRATTORIA ROMANA SOUTH, by Angel Amaya, Vice President, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI; indoor bar and dining room areas and outdoor dining area, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted December 16, 2009 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.  License No.  59285.

 

WAKEFIELD TAVERN, LLC d/b/a TAVERN ON MAIN, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI by Christian D’Agostino, Member for the first and second floor dining areas, and limited to 20 outdoor seats on Main Street in accordance with a Special Use Permit and Variance granted by the Zoning Board of Review on May 21, 2014, subject to the filing of an off-site parking agreement in the land evidence records; and as further defined in a site plan dated February 5, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59627.

 

CLASS B – LIMITED

 

AMRESVER, INC. d/b/a ADRAK INDIAN CUISINE, by Chirag Patel, President, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F4, Wakefield, RI; 80 seats in the bar and dining areas, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted September 20, 2017 by the Zoning Board of Review, contingent upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by February 12, 2019; and as further defined in a site plan dated December 12, 2017 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59442.

 

BYRNE ENTERPRISES INC. d/b/a D.B.'S PIZZA, by William Byrne, President, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; store #4, first floor dining area (tables only) as described in the Special Exception granted by the Zoning Board of Review on January 20, 1988; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59288.

 

UPTOWN BURGER BAR, LLC d/b/a Rachel’s Cafe, by Gregory Stevens, Member, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI; all seating areas inside the first floor restaurant, and in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted December 21, 2016 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan dated March 3, 2017 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59749.

 

V.G.B. LLC d/b/a PASQUALE’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA, by Pasquale Illiano, Member, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G1, Wakefield, RI; dining and counter areas, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on April 15, 2015; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. License No.  59735.

 

CLASS B – TAVERN

 

PAMFILIO’S INC. d/b/a BISTRO BY THE SEA, by Richard A. Paolo, President, 364 Card's Pond Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor restaurant, gazebo for intermission, tents on tennis court and 32’ x 50’ patio in accordance with Special Use Permits granted by the Zoning Board of Review on August 15, 2007 and March 17, 2010; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59620.

 

SOUTH KINGSTOWN HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN SOUTH KINGSTOWN, by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining, lounge and bar areas, and banquet room, and patio area, and for consumption only in the pool area from 9 AM to 9:30 PM, only when a lifeguard is present, as described in the Special Exception granted by the Zoning Board of Review on May 18, 1994; and as further defined in a site plan dated March 6, 2008 on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59146.

 

CLASS B – HOTEL

 

SOUTH KINGSTOWN HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN SOUTH KINGSTOWN, by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; for 107 guest rooms located on the first, second, third and fourth floors in the hotel, as described in the Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on June 18, 2008; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59193.

 

CLASS D – CLUB FULL PRIVILEGE

 

ELKS CLUB OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN #1899, by John M. Carpinelli, Secretary, 60 Belmont Avenue, Wakefield, RI; members lounge, dining room and foyer, and grounds as described in the Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on February 19, 1997; and as further defined in a site plan dated September 30, 1998 on file in the Town Clerk's Office. License No.  59368.

 

 

CLASS T – LEGITIMATE THEATER

 

CONTEMPORARY THEATER COMPANY, by Terrence G. Simpson, President, 321 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; outside patio at 321 Main Street and theatre in adjacent building at 327 Main Street, in accordance with Special Use Permits granted by the Zoning Board of Review on June 21, 2017, and February 21, 2012 that limits the sale of alcohol to one hour prior to the performance and during the performance, but prohibits the sale of alcohol after the performance in the building used for the theatre performances, and as further defined in a site plan dated May 7, 2018 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59416.

 

PUMP HOUSE MUSIC WORKS, by Daniel U. Collins, President, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; Presentation Gallery and hand tool work room in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted December 21, 2016 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in site plans dated January 4, 2017 on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59520.

 

SOUTH COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS d/b/a COURTHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, by Mariann Almonte, Executive Director, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI; first and second floor areas of the existing building in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted November 28, 2012 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in site plans on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No.  59746.

 

9.         COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

 

Council President Healy invites residents to come forward with comments.

 

Ella Whaley is present and thanks Council President Healy for her years of service and presents her with a gift.  She also comments in regard to Councilwoman Gledhill and thanks her for her years of service and presents her with a gift.

 

Dave Healy is present and thanks all members of the Town Council in regard to their service to the Town and its citizens.

 

Councilwoman Gledhill, Councilman Viele, Councilman Da Cruz and Council President Healy all take turns commenting on the past term of Council service.

 

11.       TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

 

The Town Manager presents Council President Healy and Councilwoman Gledhill with flowers.

 

The Town Manager’s Interim Reports dated October 25, 2018 and November 1, 2018, and the Agenda and Miscellaneous Reports dated November 8, 2018 are accepted, approved and placed on file.

 

12.       TOWN SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

The Town Solicitor’s Report is accepted.

 

13.       APPOINTMENTS - None

 

14.       NEW BUSINESS

 

A.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations, Section I. The current number of licenses for each class shall be authorized as indicated below, unless changed by a majority vote of the Town Council:

 

Class	Number
A – Retail	4 maximum
B – Victualler	28  26
B – Tavern	2
B – Limited	4
B – Hotel	1
B – M	0
C	0
D – Club Full Privilege	1
D – Limited	0
F	Five per year per organization
F – 1	Five per year per organization
T – Legitimate Theater	3

 

B.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adopt a proclamation in support of Small Business Saturday, as shown as follows.

 

 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

 

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 30.2 million small businesses in the United States: they represent 99.7% of all businesses with employees in the United States, and are responsible for 65.9% of net new jobs created from 2000 to 2017; and

 

WHEREAS, small businesses employ 47.5% of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and

 

WHEREAS, 89% of consumers who are aware of Small Business Saturday said the day encourages them to Shop Small all year long; and

 

WHEREAS, 73% of consumers who reportedly Shopped Small at independently-owned retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday did so with friends or family; and

 

WHEREAS, the most reported reason for consumers aware of the day to shop and dine at small, independently-owned businesses was to support their community (64%); and

 

WHEREAS, South Kingstown supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and

 

WHEREAS, advocacy groups as well as public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.

 

NOW THEREFORE, WE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN do hereby proclaim November 24, 2018 as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses and merchants on SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and throughout the year.

 

E.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Liberty Chevrolet, 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 for one 2018 Chevrolet Volt, in accordance with the Invitation to Bid, in an amount not to exceed $26,406; and as further described in a memorandum from the Building & Zoning Official to the Town Manager dated October 31, 2018 and entitled “Award Recommendation – Inspection Staff Vehicle – Electric.”

 

G.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to unseal the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held on May 29, 2018 in regard to matters pertaining to collective bargaining re: International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), local 3365; and to unseal the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held on June 25, 2018 in regard to matters pertaining to collective bargaining re: South Kingstown Municipal Employees Association, NEARI.

 

H.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to affirm the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed by the Town Manager and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), local 3365 on October 30, 2018, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Tentative Agreement dated May 8, 2018; and as further described in memoranda from the Director of Administrative Services to the Town Council dated May 24, 2018 entitled “SKEMS, IAFF local 3365 Labor Contract Tentative Agreement” and dated November 7, 2018 entitled “IAFF local 3365 & NEARI local SKMEA Collective Bargaining Agreements effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021.”

 

I.              UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to affirm the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed by the Town Manager and the South Kingstown Municipal Employees Association (SKMEA), a local of NEARI on October 24, 2018, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 in accordance with the Tentative Agreement dated June 12, 2018; and as further described in memoranda from the Director of Administrative Services to the Town Council dated June 21, 2018 entitled “NEARI local SKMEA Labor Contract Tentative Agreement” and dated November 7, 2018 entitled “IAFF local 3365 & NEARI local SKMEA Collective Bargaining Agreements effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021.”

 

J.            UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to South County Umpires Association, 134 Sir Michael Circle, West Kingston RI 02892 to provide Youth Recreational Basketball referee services, in accordance with all bidding specifications, in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for FY2018-2019 and $11,100 for FY2019-2020; and as further described in a memorandum from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager dated October 31, 2018 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Youth Recreational Basketball Referees SK0073RD.”

 

K.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to M.E. O’Brien and Sons Inc., 93 West Street, Medfield, MA 02052 for the purchase and installation of playground structures at West Kingston Park in accordance with all specifications, in an amount not to exceed $123,853, including a $5,000 contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager dated November 5, 2018 and entitled “Recommendation for Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment.”

 

L.            UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Siemens Intelligent Traffic Systems, 9225 Bee Cave Road, Building B, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78733 for LED street lighting conversion, control system and operation and maintenance (O&M) services at the specified unit prices bid, with partial funding of $575,000 from the street lighting reserve funds set aside in the Town Hall capital fund and the remaining balance to be reimbursed by a 2% discount offered by Siemens, incentives and rebates offered by National Grid and the State Office of Energy Resources, as well as anticipated operational savings in the FY 2018-2019 General Fund Street Lighting account #10130005-532006; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated November 5, 2018 and entitled “LED Streetlighting Conversion and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Recommendation.”

 

M.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to execute any associated documents with National Grid for the purchase of National Grid’s street lighting inventory in an amount not to exceed $22,597, with funding from the street lighting reserve funds set aside in the Town Hall capital fund; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated November 5, 2018 and entitled “LED Streetlighting Conversion and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Recommendation.”

 

N.           UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an amendment to an award of contract originally granted on April 9, 2018 to B&E Consulting, LLC, 21 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI 02904 for Suez rate filing review and expert testimony consulting services from an amount not to exceed $22,800 to an amount not to exceed $23,794, with South Kingstown’s share being paid from its Water Enterprise Fund unrestricted net assets; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated October 31, 2018 and entitled “Suez Water – RI Rate Filing Consulting Services – Amendment #1.”

 

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:  to adjourn at 8:51 PM.

 

Dale S. Holberton, CMC

Town Clerk