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TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN
RHODE ISLAND
TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
WORK SESSION
6:45 PM
REGULAR SESSION
7:30 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
180 HIGH STREET
WAKEFIELD, RI
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DATE POSTED: 11/4/2021
1. A. WORK SESSION – 6:45 PM
Welcome URI President Marc Parlange 
B. INTERVIEWS – 7:00 PM
See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report.
C. WORK SESSION continued – immediately following
All items listed on Town Council agenda are subject to discussion.
D. REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM
Please be advised that the Council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
2. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Work Session – October 25, 2021
B. Regular Session – October 25, 2021
C. Closed Executive Session – October 25, 2021
5. CONSENT AGENDA
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I. Rule 10A. for the conduct of the meetings of the South Kingstown Town Council: Members of the public shall be entitled to speak at regular meetings during any period designated on the agenda for public comment, once, for a period of five minutes, or longer at the discretion of the President, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Pursuant to RI General Laws §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matter not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for information 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.
II. Rule 11: No item of business other than that of adjournment may be brought before the Town Council at any meeting unless such an item is introduced before 11:00 PM; provided, however, that this rule may be suspended by an affirmative vote of a majority of members present.
III. Rule 13: All items listed with a (CA) are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda (CA) consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Pursuant to 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
(CA) A. A resolution granting Sunday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
Geaber’s Liquors, Inc., 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by George L. Geaber, Jr., President.
PBL, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits, 1321 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Joseph V. Paglia, President.
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.
Wakefield Liquors, Inc., 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane E. Costanza, President.
(CA) B. A resolution granting Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
629 Succotash, LLC d/b/a Matunuck Oyster Bar, 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Perry Raso, Member.
Anderson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a D.B.’s Pizza, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jonathan Anderson, Member.
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.
Baja’s Express, LLC d/b/a Baja’s Taqueria and Grill, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI. Application by Bahij Boutros, Member.
Bombay, LLC d/b/a Bombay Flame Restaurant, 60 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Muthaiah Subbaiah, Member.
Cantina del Rio of South Kingstown, LLC d/b/a Cantina del Rio, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Ramon Michel, Member.
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.
Chop House, Inc. d/b/a Chophouse Grille, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Russell Goyette, Vice President.
DPTA Holdings II, LLC d/b/a Dragon Palace of Wakefield, 733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter A. Santilli, Member.
Elks Club of South Kingstown #1899, 60 Belmont Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michelle Main, Secretary.
Filippou’s Twisted Pizza Wakefield, LLC, 28 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Effie Lopez, Member.
Hannah’s Bistro, LLC d/b/a Duck Press, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Bryson, Member.
Hanson’s Pub, LLC d/b/a Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill, 210 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Andrew Bilodeau, Member.
Heng-D, LLC d/b/a Tong-D, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E-1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Angie Lim, Member.
J.S.R. Co. d/b/a Tony’s Pizzeria, 1916 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by John Reves, President.
Kabuki Kingstown Corp. d/b/a Kabuki Restaurant, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Yunqing Liu, President.
Paliotti Family Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Flatts, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter Paliotti, President.
Phil’s Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Phil’s Restaurant, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kenneth J. Tetzner, President.
Surfside Thai Food, LLC d/b/a Sa-Tang Restaurant, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nina Conklin, Member.
Rachel’s Cafe, LLC, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Carlos Taveira, Member.
Taj, LLC d/b/a Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F-4, Wakefield, RI. Application by Devendra Khadka, Member.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a NEAPOLIS, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana, 59 South County Commons Way, Units H-1 and H-2, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member.
Wakefield Tavern, LLC d/b/a Tavern on Main, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Christian D’Agostino, Member.
(CA) C. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 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.
Rose Hill Golf Club, Inc., 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by James P. Manning, President.
Torre II Corp. d/b/a Trattoria Romana South, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Scott Sisson, Vice President.
(CA) D. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2020 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.
Next Door, Inc. d/b/a The Pub, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President.
Ocean Front Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Mist, 895A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President.
(CA) E. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 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.
(CA) F. A resolution granting Victualling, Dance and Pool Table Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 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.
(CA) G. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Bowling Alley Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to Old Mountain Lanes, Inc., 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Danielle Neary, Manager; Renewals.
(CA) H. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, Dance and Tourist Accommodation Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 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.
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.
(CA) I. A resolution granting Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Terrence G. Simpson, President.
Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel U. Collins, President.
(CA) J. A resolution granting Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
China Garden Li d/b/a China Garden, 564 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Chaoying Li, Owner.
DE Foods, Inc. d/b/a KFC Taco Bell, 139 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Karen DeLuca, Licensing.
Isis Cakes, LLC d/b/a Isis Cakes, 221 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Isis Brighton, Member.
Jayd LLC d/b/a Jayd Bun, 1202 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Qiang Li, Member.
Jessica Dyer d/b/a Baked by Jessica, 406 A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jessica Dyer, Owner.
(CA) K. A resolution granting a Victualling License and Additional Hours from 2 AM to 4 AM to Alchihed Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a IZONE, 100 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Nidal Alchihed, President.
(CA) L. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
A J and P LLC d/b/a El Fuego Mexican Grill, 344 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter Watson, Member.
All South County Luxury Cinemas LLC d/b/a All South County Luxury Cinemas, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Harold Plan; Member.
Ocean Catch Seafood LLC d/b/a Ocean Catch Seafood, 566 Kingstown Road, Wakefield RI 02879. Application by Jane Karako; Member.
Rosario’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kington Pizza, 1283 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Ina M. Sciabarrasi, Vice President.
South County Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rob Batista, President.
Taylor’s Landing Country Store, Inc. d/b/a TLC Coffee, 3362 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Dave Turchetta, President.
(CA) M. A resolution granting Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; Renewals:
Cardi’s Department Store Inc. d/b/a Cardi’s Furniture Bedding Plus, 25 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Susan Halvarson, Licensing.
CoxCom LLC d/b/a Cox Enterprises, 35 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paezle Turner, License Manager.
Matunuck Surf Shop, Inc. d/b/a Matunuck Surf Shop, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Tia Guilbert, Business Manager.
Narragansett Pest Control, Inc. d/b/a All Outdoors Power Equipment, 4060 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Margaret Siligato, President.
Pleasantries Flower Shop, Inc. d/b/a Pleasantries Flower Shop, 102 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Meredith Masson, President.
Prime Comms Retail, LLC d/b/a AT&T Authorized Retailer, 3033 Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. Application by Crystal Dulceak, Authorized Agent.
Ram Point Marina, Inc. d/b/a Ram Point Marina, 2 William Schmid Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sara Delmonico, Controller.
Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #868, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Erin Chilinski, Licensing.
Ski General, Inc. d/b/a Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Surplus, 548 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rosalie Guttin, President.
(CA) N. A resolution granting Holiday Sales and Farm Retail Sales Licenses to David Carpenter d/b/a Carpenter’s Farm, 520 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by David Carpenter, Owner.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A Public Hearing relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021; said licenses are granted 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, user fees and lease payments in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.
Applications for licenses to sell intoxicating beverages under the provision of Title 3 of the General Laws of 1956, as amended, have been filed as follows:
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.
PBL, INC. d/b/a LIBERTY WINE & SPIRITS, by Joseph V. Paglia, President, 1321 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; first floor sales area, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted April 22, 2020 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan dated May 12, 2020 on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
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.
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.
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, outdoor patio in the fenced-in outdoor seating area on the southwest corner of the parcel, and rooftop deck, conditioned upon no music or amplified music allowed on the roof deck in accordance with a Special Exception granted January 15, 1979 and Special Use Permits granted June 16, 2004, February 17, 2010, December 21, 2011, February 15, 2012 and November 18, 2020 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan dated July 20, 2021 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
APPLE NEW ENGLAND, LLC d/b/a APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, by Ronald S. 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.
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.
BOMBAY, LLC d/b/a BOMBAY FLAME RESTAURANT, by Muthaiah Subbaiah, Member, 60 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining, bar and lounge areas, and exterior seating along the front of the building consisting of four tables of four with a total additional capacity of sixteen persons in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted May 15, 2019 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan dated May 23, 2019 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
CANTINA DEL RIO OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN, LLC d/b/a CANTINA DEL RIO, by Ramon Michel, Member, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; dining rooms and bar area; and as further defined in a site plan dated June 18, 2019 on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
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.
CHOP HOUSE, INC. d/b/a CHOPHOUSE GRILLE, by Russell Goyette, Vice President, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI; dining rooms and bar areas; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
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; additional tavern area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted on February 20, 2013; and expanded service area at the rear of the existing building within the existing parking lot, consisting of a curbside pickup kiosk and hostess station with dining seating and border/separation from the parking and vehicle access, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted March 17, 2021 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in site plans dated March 7, 2013 and April 14, 2021 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
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.
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.
HANNAH’S BISTRO, LLC d/b/a DUCK PRESS, by Mark Bryson, 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.
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.
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.
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.
KABUKI KINGSTOWN CORP. d/b/a KABUKI RESTAURANT by Yunqing Liu, President, 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.
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.
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.
NEXT DOOR, INC. d/b/a THE PUB, 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.
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.
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.
PALIOTTI FAMILY ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a THE FLATTS, by Peter Paliotti, President, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI; first floor bar and dining areas; and as further defined in a site plan dated March 17, 2021 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
PHIL’S KITCHEN INC. d/b/a PHIL’S RESTAURANT, by Kenneth 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.
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.
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.
TAJ, LLC d/b/a TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR, by Devendra Khadka, Member, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F-4, Wakefield, RI; first floor bar and dining areas; and as further described in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
TORRE II CORP. d/b/a TRATTORIA ROMANA SOUTH, by Scott Sisson, 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.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a PASQUALE’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA, 59 South County Commons Way, Units H-1 and H-2, Wakefield, RI by Pasquale Illiano, Member for the first floor dining and bar areas in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted January 19, 2005 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
WAKEFIELD TAVERN, LLC d/b/a TAVERN ON MAIN, by Christian D’Agostino, Member, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI; 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.
CLASS B – LIMITED
ANDERSON ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a D.B.'S PIZZA, by Jonathan Anderson, Member, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; 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.
BAJA’S EXPRESS, LLC d/b/a BAJA’S TAQUERIA AND GRILL, by Bahij Boutros, Member, 600C Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI; indoor dining area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted September 16, 2020 by the Zoning Board of Review; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
RACHEL’S CAFE, LLC d/b/a RACHEL’S CAFE, by Carlos Taveira, Member, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI; all seating areas inside the first floor restaurant 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 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
V.G.B. LLC d/b/a NEAPOLIS, 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.
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.
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.
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.
CLASS D – CLUB FULL PRIVILEGE
ELKS CLUB OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN #1899, by Michelle Main, 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.
CLASS T – LEGITIMATE THEATER
CONTEMPORARY THEATER COMPANY, by Terrence G. Simpson, President, 321 Main Street, Wakefield, RI for the expanded outside patio area modification 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 May 15, 2019, June 21, 2017 and February 21, 2012 with sales of alcohol limited to one hour prior to the performance and during the performance, but prohibited after the performance in the building used for the theatre performances; and as further defined in a site plan dated June 4, 2019 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
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.
B. A Public Hearing relative to an application for renewal of an Indoor Shooting Range License in accordance with the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 9 Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulation, Article VI Indoor Shooting Ranges, Sec. 9-158 Term of License, Renewal, Transfer. Application by IDGR15, LLC d/b/a Elite Indoor Gun Range, by Mark A. Fay, Member for property located at 371 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 and designated as Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 30, consisting of 121.57 acres.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
(CA) A. An email dated October 13, 2021 from Kate Johnson concerning the School Department’s Memorandum of Agreements, continued from October 25, 2021, is received and placed on file. (See 10/28/2021 Interim Report, Item J.)
(CA) B. An email dated October 28, 2021 from Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director, Ragnar Events, LLC addressing permitting issues and the success of their recent Ragnar Relay race that passed through South Kingstown is received and placed on file.
C. Emails from Carol and David Steiler (2), Robert and Jacquelyn Hefner, Lou Chrostowski, Thomas and Dianne McHugh, John and Justine Dolan, Richard and Kristin Schwab, and Christian and Karisti Mundy concerning plans to expand the Union Fire District’s Matunuck Station and accommodate the Town’s Emergency Medical Services are received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
(CA) D. An email dated October 24, 2021 from Stephen Dahl concerning the invasion of children’s privacy by Google Classroom and other internet services is received and placed on file.
(CA) E. Emails dated October 25, 2021 from Percy West, Lane West and Gail Burchard concerning parking at the Kingston Free Library are received and placed on file.
(CA) F. An email dated October 27, 2021 from Nicole Riley concerning a research project on community water fluoridation is received, placed on file, and referred to staff.
G. An email dated October 29, 2021 from Jim Lathrop requesting creation of a capital program to fund projects suggested by the community’s youth is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
(CA) H. Emails from Carol Edwards and Annie Babineau concerning the regulation of chickens and other farm animals are received and placed on file.
I. An email dated October 31, 2021 from Donna Serpa, Treasurer, South County Trail HOA, Inc. concerning the status of Michaela Court road acceptance is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ______________.
J. An email dated October 30, 2021 from Jenn Judge advising of her resignation from the Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
K. An email dated November 1, 2021 from Ken Burke requesting the appointment of an applicant to fill the vacancy created by Jenn Judge’s resignation from the Bicycle – Pedestrian Committee is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
(CA) L. An email dated November 1, 2021 from Jenifer Madison, District Manager providing a copy of the Kingston Fire District’s 1st quarter FY2021-2022 State Fiscal Report is received and placed on file.
(CA) M. An email dated November 2, 2021 from Eric Wertheimer concerning local COVID vaccination rates is received and placed on file.
(CA) N. An email dated November 3, 2021 from Joe Viele, Executive Director, Southern RI Chamber of Commerce inviting Council members to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Liberty Wine & Spirits on Saturday, November 6th is received and placed on file.
O. An email dated November 3, 2021 from Councilwoman Deborah D. Bergner concerning the potential location of an Emergency Medical Services station in the south shore area of Town is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
P. An email dated November 3, 2021 from Susan Axelrod, President, Kingston Improvement Association expressing concerns regarding the State’s ongoing reconstruction of roads in Kingston Village and the importance of maintaining the Town’s Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .
(CA) Q. 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.”
9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
See Attachment B for Town Manager’s Reports
11. TOWN SOLICITOR’S REPORT
A. Update on Town Manager Search.
B. Proposed ordinance on regulation of chickens/turkeys straying from their property.
12. APPOINTMENTS
A. A resolution appointing _______________________________________ to the ______________________________ Board/Committee/Commission for a term to expire in _______________. (See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report)
B. A resolution appointing to serve on the Town’s 300th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee.
13. NEW BUSINESS
(CA) A. A resolution authorizing a one-year extension of warranty contract to Shi International Corporation, 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 for server warranty from December 1, 2021 through December 1, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $6,789; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Technology to the Interim Town Manager dated November 1, 2021 and entitled “Server Warranty Contract Extension.”
B. A resolution authorizing a joint award of bid to Morton Salt Inc., 123 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 for winter road salt at a unit price of $68.42 per ton delivered for FY 2021-2022, and an award of bid to Eastern Salt Co., 134 Middle Street, Lowell, MA 01852 for winter road salt at a unit price of $67.00 per ton delivered for FY 2021-2022; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Interim Town Manager dated November 1, 2021 and entitled “Winter Road Salt Bid Recommendation.”
(CA) C. A resolution authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $2,349.00, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 595.
D. A resolution extending the Town’s Declaration of Emergency adopted at an Emergency Session on March 15, 2020 and subsequently renewed on April 13, 2020, May 11, 2020, June 8, 2020, July 13, 2020, August 11, 2020, September 14, 2020, October 13, 2020, November 9, 2020, December 14, 2020, January 11, 2021, January 25, 2021, February 22, 2021, March 22, 2021, April 26, 2021, May 24, 2021, June 28, 2021, July 26, 2021, August 10, 2021, September 13, 2021 and October 25, 2021, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
E. A resolution authorizing the advertisement for recruitment of a new Town Manager by Municipal Resources, Inc.
(CA) F. 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.”
14. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. A Closed Executive Session pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to litigation; and pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(5) to discuss matters related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public.
Exhibit 1
Town of South Kingstown
Renewed Declaration of Emergency
On March 15, 2020, pursuant to Sec. 3214 of the South Kingstown Home Rule Charter, the Town Council declared the existence of an emergency. The basis for the Council’s emergency declaration was the danger to health and life posed by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, as set forth in Governor Gina Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-02 dated March 9, 2020 declaring a state of emergency, and Executive Order 20-03 dated March 13, 2020 containing a supplemental emergency declaration. Governor Raimondo extended the state of emergency as set forth in Executive Order 20-23 on April 10, 2020, and it was further extended on May 7, June 4, July 3, July 31, September 2, October 2, November 2, December 2, December 22, 2020, January 19, and February 16, 2021. Governor Daniel McKee further extended the state of emergency on March 16, April 21, May 20, and June 10, July 9, August 6, and September 30, 2021. The Town Council voted to extend the date of the local emergency declaration on April 13, 2020, and it was further extended on May 11, June 8, July 13, August 11, September 14, October 13, November 9, December 14, 2020, January 11, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, and May 24, June 28, July 26, August 10, September 13, 2021 and October 25, 2021 (retroactive to October 12, 2021).
Since the Council’s declaration of emergency, the Governor of the State of Rhode Island has issued 205 further supplemental emergency declarations (as of November 4, 2021) relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and circumstances continue to be of concern both locally, statewide, and nationwide. On October 29, 2021, Governor McKee issued Executive Order 21-107 further extending the state of emergency to November 27, 2021. Therefore, the Town Council deems it prudent to declare that a state of emergency continues to exist in Town, and hereby extends the end date of its emergency declaration from November 8, 2021 to December 13, 2021. The substance of the Council’s declaration of emergency remains in full force and effect, except to the extent that it has been superseded by an Executive Order of the Governor of the State of Rhode Island.
The Council hereby delegates the authority to the Interim Town Manager to take any and all actions deemed necessary to address the ongoing emergency. The Interim Town Manager shall report actions taken pursuant to this emergency declaration to the Council and to the public as soon as practicable, including ongoing updates on the Town’s website.
This Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect until December 13, 2021 unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent ordinance. Provided, however, that if the statewide state of emergency is not extended by executive order of the Governor of the State of Rhode Island on or before November 27, 2021, this Ordinance shall expire on that date.
Attachment A
Boards and Commissions Appointments Report
The following information reflects the status of those Town boards, commissions and committees which have vacancies, members whose terms are expiring and are eligible for reappointment, and/or applications filed for consideration of appointment. The Town Council may make appointments at any meeting.
Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee (7 members; 3 year term)
Vacancy: one term expires August 2022 (Jennifer Krueger resigned)
Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee (minimum 5, maximum 9 members; 2 year term)
Vacancies: two terms expired July 2021 (William McCusker and Paul Higgins resigned)
Reappointments for terms expired July 2021: Kenneth Burke, Kateri Collins, David E. Hamel, and James Vogel wish to be reappointed. It is reported that of 23 meetings held during the current term, Mr. Burke and Ms. Collins attended 23, Mr. Hamel attended 19, and Mr. Vogel attended 17.
Applicant: Lisa-Beth Sanford (applied 7/30/2021)
Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)
Vacancy: term expires September 2024 (Anne Heffron did not wish to be reappointed)
Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)
Vacancy: term expires March 2023 (Marc Levitt resigned)
Applicant: Susan Walsh (applied 1/14/2021; interviewed 3/8/2021 and appointed to Zoning Board of Review)
Historic District Commission (7 members, 3 year term)
Vacancy: term expires December 2021 (James Garfield resigned)
Reappointment for a term expiring December 2021: Linda M. Stedman wishes to be reappointed.
Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)
Applicants: Michael L. Geremia (applied 6/29/2020; interviewed 10/13/2020 and 6/14/2021); James M. Murdock (applied 05/25/2021; interviewed 6/14/2021)
Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (7 members)
Vacancy: Route 1 business owner (Steve Wood resigned)
Applicant: Thomas J. Daniels (applied 4/21/2021)
Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee (11 members; 2 year term)
Vacancies: Ex-officio member of Historic District Commission (James Garfield resigned) and URI representative.
Reappointments for terms expired May 2021: Susan E. Axelrod, Dorald Beasley, Gail Faris, and Peter Maynard wish to be reappointed. (Ms. Axelrod, Ms. Faris and Mr. Maynard will be interviewed 11/8/2021; awaiting response from Mr. Beasley)
Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission (5 members; 5 year term)
Vacancy: Vietnam Veteran term expires January 2025 (Mark Spangler deceased)
Statistical Modeling and Analytics Research Tools (SMART) Committee
Two vacancies: (Lauren Weinstock and Jonathan E. Daly-LaBelle resigned)
Applicant: Nathaniel H. Merrill (applied 8/11/2021)
300th Anniversary Steering Committee
Applicants: Susannah Blood (applied 10/26/2021); Elizabeth Sulock (applied 10/28/2021)
Sustainability Committee (7 members)
Vacancy (Hannah Morini resigned)
Applicant: Pamela F. Lezaeta (applied 6/21/2021)
Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds (5 members; 5 year term)
Vacancy: term expires June 2022 (Carol Vetter resigned due to appointment to the School Committee)
Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)
Vacancy: term expires June 2023 (M. Andrew Scherer resigned)
Applicant: Connor Duckworth (applied October 6, 2021)
Zoning Board of Review (5 members, 2 alternates; 3 year term)
Vacancy: Alternate #2 for a term expiring March 2023 (Casey Charkowick promoted to full member 4/12/2021)
Attachment B
1. Manager’s Report dated October 28, 2021