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WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
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 28th day of November 2022 at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Rory H. McEntee, President
Michael K. Marran, Vice President
Patricia A. Alley
Deborah D. Bergner
Jessica L. Rose
1. A. INTERVIEW 
The Town Council interviews Christopher Little concerning his interest in being reappointed to the South Kingstown Housing Authority.
1. B. WORK SESSION
James M. Manni, Town Manager reviews the License Items on this evening’s Agenda beginning with Item 6A concerning an application for a new Victualling License by Mahachai, LLC d/b/a Tong Ta Thai Restaurant. The applicant is unable to attend, and it is requested that this item be continued to the next meeting.
License Item 6B concerns an application for new Victualling, Holiday Sales and Theater Licenses by All South County Luxury Cinemas, LLC d/b/a All South County Luxury Cinemas.
The Town Manager reviews the Public Hearing items on this evening’s Agenda beginning with Item 7A concerning applications for renewal of licenses to sell intoxicating beverages.
Public Hearing Item 7B concerns an application to transfer the Class B Victualler Liquor License held by Heng-D d/b/a Tong-D Restaurant by Angie H. Lim, Member to Mahachai, LLC d/b/a Tong Ta Thai Restaurant by Awut Chunlawat, Member. The applicant is unable to attend, and it is requested that this item be continued to the next meeting.
Public Hearing Item 7C concerns an application for a new Class B Victualler Liquor License by All South County Cinemas, LLC d/b/a South County Luxury Cinemas by Harold L. Blank, Managing Member.
Public Hearing Item 7D concerns an application for renewal of an Indoor Shooting Range License by IDGR15, LLC d/b/a Elite Indoor Gun Range, by Mark A. Fay, Member.
The Town Manager reviews Communication Item 8A concerning a letter from Susan Cohen and a letter, position statement, and petition from Lynne Harper on behalf of the Friends of Town Farm Park requesting that the Town retain Town Farm Park as a fully recreational area. Mr. Manni notes that Luke Murray, Director of Administrative Services, Jamie Rabbitt, Director of Planning, and a representative from South County Hospital will be present to answer questions.
Council President McEntee states that Communication Item 8A will be brought forward after the Consent Agenda and public comments on this matter will then be allowed.
The Town Manager notes that his report on Town Farm Park will be covered during Communication Item 8A. Mr. Manni reviews the petition that was received from the Friends of Town Farm Park consisting of 110 wet signatures, 220 electronic signatures from South Kingstown residents, and 714 electronic signatures from non-residents. Mr. Manni further notes that Luke Murray, Director of Administrative Services will provide an update on the School Building Committee during the Town Manager’s Report.
The Town Manager reviews the New Business Items on this evening’s Agenda, beginning with Item 12B concerning an award of contract to Enviro Clean Restore for property cleanup in an amount not to exceed $24,800. Mr. Manni reviews the poor condition of a residential property in Town including the accumulation of unregistered vehicles, boats, campers, trailers, tires, and debris. The Town filed a complaint with Washington County Superior Court and a Consent Judgment was issued stating that should the owner fail to abate and correct the violations by June 1, 2022, the Town shall be authorized to enter the property and dispose of the vehicles and materials in a manner the Town sees fit. It is noted that the owner is liable for the costs associated with the corrective measures and a lien will be placed on the property.
New Business Item 12C concerns an award of contract to E.W. Audet & Sons, Inc. for the purchase and installation three 45’ long wooden utility poles and associated guy anchors in an amount not to exceed $6,800 including a contingency of $1,000. Mr. Manni notes that due to the proximity of the dog park in relation to the Broad Rock Playfield, foul balls are frequently hit into the small dog area creating an unsafe environment.
New Business Item 12D concerns authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $10,749.28, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 608.
New Business Item 12F concerns an award of bid to Safety Marking, Inc. for municipal road striping/ marking services at the unit prices bid.
New Business Item 12G concerns an award of contract to Central Maine Pyrotechnics for Fourth of July fireworks displays in 2023 and 2024, in accordance with all bidding specifications, in an amount not to exceed $22,000 per year.
New Business Item 12H concerns a claim for compensation that was filed relative to an incident that occurred on or about August 15, 2022.
New Business Item 12I is relative to the renewal of annual software support fees with Central Square Technologies, LLC for the Police and Emergency Medical Services Division for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $24,005, along with the option to renew annually for four (4) additional years if it remains in the department’s best interest to do so, and provided the annual fee does not increase more than 10% over the prior year.
New Business Item 12J concerns an award of bid to McGovern Municipal HQ for one (1) 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD and one (1) 2022 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD vehicle, in accordance with pricing per the Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC) contract through the Massachusetts Metropolitan Area Planning Council, in an amount not to exceed $68,657. It is noted that both vehicles are necessary, and that the Town takes part in the GBPC contract in order to take advantage of lower prices at a regional scale.
It is clarified that purchases under $10,000 and items that are routine in nature are placed on the Consent Agenda. Further discussion ensues relative to reaching out to the dog park association for potential cost sharing of the netting at the dog park. Theresa Murphy, Director of Leisure Services clarifies that the dog park association identifies and funds their own improvements, and the netting at the dog park was adopted as a part of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program.
Convened to Regular Session.
Susan M. Flynn, CMC
Town Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
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 28th day of November 2022 at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT: Rory H. McEntee, President
Michael K. Marran, Vice President
Patricia A. Alley
Deborah D. Bergner
Jessica L. Rose
1. C. REGULAR SESSION
2. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag is given.
B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
The Land Acknowledgement Statement is read.
3. ROLL CALL
Roll Call is taken and all members are present.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Work Session: VOTED: that the minutes of the Work Session held on October 24, 2022 are accepted, approved, and placed on file.
Council Vice President Marran and Councilwoman Alley abstained.
B. Regular Session: VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Session held on October 24, 2022 are accepted, approved, and placed on file.
Council Vice President Marran and Councilwoman Alley abstained.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated by (CA) on same.
(CA) 6C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Sunday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 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, 1321 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Joseph V. Paglia, President. License No. 72659.
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) 6D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 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. 71858.
Anderson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a D.B.’s Pizza, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jonathan Anderson, Member. License No. 68424.
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. 72429.
Baja’s Express, LLC d/b/a Baja’s Taqueria and Grill, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI. Application by Bahij Boutros, Member. License No. 68559.
Bobby G’s, Inc. d/b/a Bobby G’s Pub, 703 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Karen A. Sweet, President. License No. 59308.
Cantina del Rio of South Kingstown, LLC d/b/a Cantina del Rio, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jose Antonio Santillan, Member. License No. 73954.
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.
Chop House, Inc. d/b/a Chophouse Grille, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Russell Goyette, Vice President. License No. 60885.
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 Michelle Main, 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.
Global Spectrum LP d/b/a Spectra Venue Management, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Leah Becki, General Manager. License No. 74060.
Hannah’s Bistro, LLC d/b/a Duck Press, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Bryson, Member. License No. 70001.
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.
Kabuki Kingstown Corp. d/b/a Kabuki Restaurant, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Yunqing Liu, President. License No. 64236.
Paliotti Family Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Flatts, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter Paliotti, President. License No. 70078.
Phil’s Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Phil’s Restaurant, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kenneth J. Tetzner, President. License No. 59650.
Rachel’s Cafe, LLC, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Carlos Taveira, Member. License No. 65766.
Surfside Thai Food, LLC d/b/a Sa-Tang Restaurant, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nina Conklin, Member. License No. 59346.
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. License No. 70907.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a Neapolis, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member. License No. 59735.
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. License No. 64432.
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) 6E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge, 60 South County Commons Way, G2, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jared Haibon, Member. License No. 72080.
Caf Bar LLC d/b/a Caf Bar, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Elias Boutros, Member. License No. 73882.
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.
Rose Hill Golf Club, Inc., 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by James P. Manning, President. License No. 59366.
Torre II Corp. d/b/a Trattoria Romana South, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Scott Sisson, Vice President. License No. 72492.
(CA) 6F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Next Door, Inc. d/b/a The Pub, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President. License No. 59312.
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.
Yankee Foods, LLC d/b/a Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jeffrey Cammans, Member. License No. 73266.
(CA) 6G. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 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. 72469.
(CA) 6H. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Bowling Alley Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to Old Mountain Lanes, Inc., 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Danielle Neary, Manager; Renewals. License No. 59514.
(CA) 6I. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales, Dance and Tourist Accommodation Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Bravo By The Sea, LLC d/b/a Bravo By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jeffrey Quinlan, Member. License No. 75751.
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. 59193.
(CA) 6J. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Terrence G. Simpson, President. License No. 62788.
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. 72269.
(CA) 6K. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Albie’s Place, Inc., d/b/a Albie’s Place, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston RI 02881. Application by Jason Wichert, Owner. License No. 59653.
Howley Bread Group, Inc. d/b/a Panera Bread, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lindsey M. Broderick, Accounting Asst. A/P. License No. 73475.
Isis Cakes, LLC d/b/a Isis Cakes, 221 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Isis Brighton, Member. License No. 61756.
Jayd Bun LLC d/b/a Jayd Bun, 1202 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Qiang Li, Owner. License No. 63751.
Ocean State Waves, Inc., d/b/a Ocean State Waves, 831 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02880. Application by Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar, President. License No. 64304.
South Kingston Food Services, Inc., d/b/a D’Angelo Sandwich Shop, 71 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Dawn Fontaine, Accounting: License No. 59482.
Up Dog, LLC d/b/a Island Deli, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael Bucci, Owner. License No. 61114.
(CA) 6L. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Cowabunga, 254 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael Baffaro, Owner. License No. 61271.
Drake Petroleum Company, Inc., d/b/a West Kingston Xtra Mart, 3411 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Sean T. Geary, Chief Legal Officer. License No. 60093.
Global Montello Group, Corp. d/b/a Alltown South Kingstown, 3079 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879. Application by Sean T. Geary, Chief Legal Officer. License No. 63963.
Green Line Apothecary, LLC d/b/a Green Line Apothecary, 245 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Ken Procaccianti, Owner. License No. 59216
JSC Management Group, LLC d/b/a Burger King, 126 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kristin Fonda, Administrative Director. License No. 66950.
Kingstown Road Coffee d/b/a Bess Eaton, 621 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mary Haverly, Managing Partner. License No. 77276.
Pipeline Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Caliente Mexican Grill, 99 Fortin Road, Unit 123, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Franquin Rodezno, President. License No. 60978.
Richard Paolo Realty, d/b/a The Original Vanilla Bean, 757 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Richard Paolo, Owner. License No. 61740.
South County Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1892 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rob Batista, Vice-President. License No. 59134.
South County Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 120 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Rob Batista, Vice-President. License No. 59132.
South County Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rob Batista, Vice-President. License No. 64574.
Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee 2798, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jandi Gamboa, License Analyst. License No. 59601.
Store Four LLC d/b/a Store Four 673 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane Costanza, Member. License No. 72581.
Taylor’s Landing Country Store, Inc., d/b/a TLC Coffee, 3362 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by David Turchetta, President. License No. 59383.
(CA) 6M. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Drake Petroleum Company, Inc., d/b/a South Kingstown Xtra Mart, 72 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sean T. Geary, Chief Legal Officer. License No. 59237.
Kenyon Avenue Floral Co., Inc. d/b/a Kenyon Avenue Floral, 243 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by William Matson IV, President. License No. 59219.
Low Tide Jewelry Co., 1070 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paula Quigley, Owner. License No. 69699.
Matunuck Surf Shop, Inc. d/b/a Matunuck Surf Shop, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Tia Guilbert, Business Manager. License No. 71044.
Peter Pots Stoneware, Inc. d/b/a Peter Pots Stoneware, 494 Glen Rock Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Jeffrey Greene, President. License No. 59454.
Pleasantries Flower Shop, Inc. d/b/a Pleasantries Flower Shop, 102 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Meredith Masson, President. License No. 59095.
Point Judith Marina, LLC d/b/a Point Judith Marina, 392 D Gooseberry Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879. Application by Anne Kileen, General Manager. License No. 60136.
Prime Comms Retail, LLC d/b/a AT&T Authorized Retailer, 3033 Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. Application by Holley Rigg, Authorized Agent. License No. 68495.
RPC, Inc. d/b/a Rumford Pet Express, 20 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael P. Squartrito, Executive Vice President. License No. 70144.
Ski General, Inc. d/b/a Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Surplus, 548 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rosalie Guttin, President. License No. 59393.
(CA) 6N. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses, and Additional Hours from 4am to 6 am to Tower Hill Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin’ Donuts, 3045 Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. Application by Angela Moroney, Office Administrator. Renewal; License No. 59102.
(CA) 6O. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses, and Additional Hours from 12am to 5am to Kasbac, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s Restaurant 140 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paul Farren, Owner. Renewal: License No. 60845.
(CA) 6P. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales and Farm Retail Sales Licenses to The Farmer’s Daughter, LLC d/b/a The Farmer’s Daughter, 716 Mooresfield Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sarah Partyka, Member. Renewal; License No. 59742.
(CA) 6Q. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales and Farm Produce Licenses to Sosnowski Farm, 3 Waites Corner Road, West Kingston, RI 02879. Application by Sue and Mike Sosnowski, Owners. Renewal; License No. 60598.
(CA) 6R. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Farm Produce Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Edith Roberts d/b/a Evergreen Acres, Liberty Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892. Renewal; License No. 59580.
Faella Farm 1072 Saugatucket Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Martha Faella, Owner. License No. 59797.
Kenyon Farm, 810 Usquepaugh Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Margaret R. Kenyon, Owner. License No. 64041.
(CA) 6S. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Trailer Park/Campground Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to the following; Renewals:
Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, Inc. d/b/a Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, 854 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for 80 spaces. Application by Lisa Karin, Office Manager. License No. 68275.
Matunuck Beach Trailer Association, Inc. d/b/a Matunuck Beach Trailer Association, 811 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kathy Lynne Laplante, Treasurer. License No. 59469
Worden Pond Family Campground, Inc. d/b/a Worden Pond Family Campground, 444 Wordens Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for 200 spaces. Application by Mark P. Tucker, President. License No. 77255.
(CA) 6T. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Junkyard License for the license year expiring December 1, 2022 to Pitchers Garage, Inc. d/b/a Pitchers Garage, 2210 Post Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paul Pitcher, President; Renewal. License No. 59744.
(CA) 6U. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the license year expiring December 1, 2022 to International Pocket, Inc. d/b/a International Pocket, 99 Fortin Road, Unit 124, Kingston RI 02881. Application by Bahij Boutros, President: Renewal. License No 68830.
(CA) 6V. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Tourist Accommodation License to Mooresfield Estate, LLC d/b/a Historic Mooresfield, 782 Mooresfield Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for 3 spaces, 6 persons. Application by Jeffrey Greene, Owner: Renewal. License No. 69709.
(CA) 12C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to E.W. Audet & Sons, Inc., 169 Bay Street, Providence, RI 02905 for the purchase and installation of three 45’ long wooden utility poles and associated guy anchors in accordance with Rhode Island Master Price Agreement #41 pricing, in an amount not to exceed $6,800 including a contingency of $1,000; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated November 3, 2022 and entitled “Bid Recommendation, Dog Park Safety Netting Poles.”
(CA) 12E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $96.47, as shown on the Tax Abatement Request No. 609.
(CA) 12H. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a claim for compensation filed by Michael F. Curtis, Esquire on behalf of his client, Jan Lugo, relative to an incident that occurred on or about August 15, 2022 be referred to the Town Solicitor and the Town’s insurance carrier.
Communication Item 8A is brought forward.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. The Town Manager reviews the Town Farm Park land transfer proposal. The proposal involves South County Hospital (SCH) obtaining a parcel for additional parking and in exchange SCH would purchase approximately 30 acres of Glen Rock Road to transfer to the Town. It is noted that for land to be transferred, it must be of equal or more value in order for the land swap to take place and must go through State and federal approvals due to the federal funding the Town received for the Town Farm Park parcel. Mr. Manni also reviews the previous transfer of a portion of Town Farm Park to the hospital in 1983.
Luke Murray, Director of Administrative Services is in attendance and gives a presentation on the Town Farm Park property history and land transfer proposal. In 2019 SCH proposed the land swap to the Town to have space for additional hospital parking. It is noted that Town Farm Park is a 6F property under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund that stipulates the land be held for open space unless it is swapped for another comparable property. In 2020 the Town Council authorized the Town to submit an application to the RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) for an environmental screening for the proposed land swap. RIDEM would then review the presented information and appraisals before a recommendation could be made to the National Park Service for approval of a land swap. Mr. Murray reviews the application process for the environmental screening with RIDEM. It is noted that RIDEM would look at the land for comparable recreation value and not the underlying historical significance.
Discussion ensues relative to the Council’s vote to submit the application to RIDEM in 2020, the archaeological study, the potential of the area being a Native American burial site, and the comparability of the Glen Rock Road property.
James Rabbitt, Director of Planning is in attendance and gives a presentation on the SCH Institutional Master Plan and archaeological study findings. Mr. Rabbitt reviews the requirement for SCH to file a master plan prior to any major changes and notes that the Town Council approved regulatory changes in the Zoning Ordinance in the spring of 2022. SCH then submitted a new 5-year master plan that identifies their parking constraints and in November 2022 the Planning Board approved SCH’s Institutional Master Plan which is a long-range planning document that does not grant any permits to build or construct anything. It is noted that RIDEM required SCH to have an archaeological study done on Town Farm Park in 2021 and the study was not done by the Town or by the State. The archaeological study done by SCH is not a public disclosable record. Mr. Rabbitt references a letter received in November 2020 from the RI Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) requesting an update on where the project stands, and that the Town reach out to Narragansett Tribe which occurred in October 2022. It is clarified that there is no statement in the archaeological study that indicates evidence of burials on the site, there is evidence of burial sites to the north and to the south of the site.
Discussion ensues relative to potential burial sites, and the value of the properties being proposed for a land swap. Further discussion ensues relative to stormwater concerns, alternative parking solutions for SCH, and the decrease in primary care doctors at the hospital.
Lynne Harper is present on behalf of the Friends of Town Farm Park and comments on the position statement and petition submitted to the Town requesting that the Town retain Town Farm Park as a fully recreational area. The group has concerns about the historical and Native American cultural significance of the property, alignment with the Town’s Comprehensive Community Plan, environmental and stormwater mitigation concerns, and that alternative parking options could be explored.
The following members of the public are present and comment relative to the Town Farm Park land swap and SCH:
Bella Noka, Narragansett Tribe
Chris Gerath
Debbie Suggs, State Advisory Board for Historic Cemeteries
Joseph Matthews, Chairman, SCH Board of Trustees comments on maintaining health infrastructure, and SCH’s commitment to serving the health needs of the Town and surrounding communities. Mr. Matthews recognizes the evidence of historical indigenous activity and SCH plans to work with the appropriate authorities in order to not disturb those areas.
Austin Smith
Doug Gobeille
Patrick Quinn
Aaron Robinson, President and CEO, SCH responds to the comments on the primary care physician and nurse turnover at SCH, noting that is due to under reimbursement, and notes that new physicians are being recruited. Mr. Robinson reviews the need for patient parking, their interest in parking alternatives, and SCH’s mission to help the community.
Elizabeth Scott
Lynne Harper
Susan Benson
Randy Noka
Jim O’Neill
Discussion ensues relative to the opportunities and challenges for transportation programs and the need to find a solution for the Hospital.
Councilwoman Bergner requests to place an item on the next Agenda relative to the Town Farm Park land swap.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a letter dated November 21, 2022 from Susan Cohen, and a letter dated November 22, 2022 from Lynne Harper on behalf of Friends of Town Farm Park along with a position statement and petition requesting that the Town retain Town Farm Park as a fully recreational area are received and placed on file.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to place an item on the next Town Council agenda to consider withdrawal of the Town’s application to the RI Department of Environmental Management for approval of a land swap with South County Hospital for a portion of Town Farm Park.
The Town Council takes a brief recess.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to add to the Agenda, a citation from the General Assembly honoring former Council Vice President Abel Collins.
Abel Collins comments on his service as a council member and thanks the Town Council for their hard work and dedication.
6. LICENSES
A. Mr. Chunlawat is unable to attend, and it is requested that this item be continued to the next meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to continue to the December 12, 2022 meeting an application for a Victualling License for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to Mahachai, LLC d/b/a Tong Ta Thai Restaurant, 50 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI. Application by Awut Chunlawat, President; New. License No. 77186.
B. Harold Blank, Owner and James Callaghan, Legal Representative are present and testify regarding application for Licenses by South County Luxury Cinemas.
Public Hearing Item 7C is brought forward.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to an application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by All South County Cinemas, LLC d/b/a South County Luxury Cinemas, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI by Harold L. Blank, Managing Member.
Testimony presented by the applicant under License Item 6B is incorporated into the record of this hearing.
Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling, Holiday Sales and Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022 to All South County Luxury Cinemas, LLC d/b/a All South County Luxury Cinemas, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI. Application by Harold Blank, Member; New. License No. 77177.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant an application for a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS B VICTUALLER LIQUOR LICENSE
Application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by All South County Cinemas, LLC d/b/a South County Luxury Cinemas, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI by Harold L. Blank, Managing Member for the food court, lobby food service area, and all cinemas within the theater; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
Said license is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, filing 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.
A. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2022.
Council President McEntee presents the applications for Class A Retailer, Class B Victualler, Class B Limited, Class B Tavern, Class B Hotel, Class D Club, Class J Convention Hall Limited, and Class T Legitimate Theater Liquor Licenses.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
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.
ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, by Jared Haibon, Member, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G2, Wakefield, RI for the indoor dining room and bar areas as defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office; and outdoor service area limited to tables and seating that do not obstruct the pedestrian walkway, as further defined in the site plan titled "Outdoor Area for Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge.”
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.
CANTINA DEL RIO OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN, LLC d/b/a CANTINA DEL RIO, by Jose Antonio Santillan, 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.
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.
YANKEE FOODS, LLC d/b/a THE MEWS TAVERN, by Jeffrey Cammans, Managing Member, 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.
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.
CAF BAR, LLC d/b/a CAF BAR, Elias Boutros Member, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, indoor bar and dining areas only; in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on July 21, 2021; 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
BRAVO BY THE SEA, LLC d/b/a BRAVO BY THE SEA, by Jeffrey Quinlan, Member, 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 J – CONVENTION HALL LIMITED
GLOBAL SPECTRUM LP d/b/a SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT by Leah Becki, General Manager, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881, concourse and arena areas at the Ryan Center; and as further defined in a site plan 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.
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 of the building, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on November 28, 2012; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to continue to December 12, 2022 a Public Hearing relative to an application for transfer of a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS B VICTUALLER LIQUOR LICENSE
Transfer of a Class B Victualler Liquor License from Heng-D, LLC d/b/a Tong-D Restaurant, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E1, Wakefield, RI 02879 by Angie H. Lim, Member to Mahachai, LLC d/b/a Tong Ta Thai Restaurant by Awut Chunlawat, Member, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E1, Wakefield, RI 02879 for the first floor dining areas, 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.
D. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held 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.
The applicant is not present, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to continue 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.
9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
Council President McEntee invites residents to come forward with comments.
Jim O’Neil is present and comments on new cannabis zoning regulations, indigenous people’s history along Route 1, and the importance of preserving land.
Dorald Beasley is present and comments on the election of the Council President and Vice President.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to rescind the vote to continue the Public Hearing relative to an application for renewal of an Indoor Shooting Range License by IDGR15, LLC d/b/a Elite Indoor Gun Range.
Sven Soderberg, General Manager is now present and testifies.
The Town Solicitor notes that no members of the public in attendance have left the meeting since the Town Council voted to continue this hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
The Town Manager notes that the Town will begin meeting with South County Hospital this week to discuss potential alternatives for additional parking.
Mr. Manni provides a brief update on the School Building Committee (SBC). The SBC is currently narrowing down options to address school facility needs and Luke Murray, Director of Administrative Services will present the proposed options to the Town Council at their next meeting for input. It is noted that the School Committee presides over the approval of the chosen project and the Town Council provides direction and evaluates financial support.
11. APPOINTMENTS
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Christopher Little to the South Kingstown Housing Authority for a term to expire in October 2027.
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to affirm the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations, Section I. The current number of licenses for each class shall be authorized as indicated below:
Class Number
A – Retail 4 maximum
B – Victualler 29
B – Tavern 2
B – Limited 5
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
J – Limited 1
T – Legitimate Theater 3
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Enviro Clean Restore, 41 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 for property cleanup in an amount not to exceed $24,800; and as further described in a memorandum from the Building Official to the Town Manager dated October 28, 2022 and entitled “Award of Contract – Private Property Remediation.”
D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $10,749.28, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 608.
F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Safety Marking, Inc., 255 Hancock Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 for municipal road striping/ marking services at the unit prices bid; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated November 10, 2022 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Regional Road Striping Contract, FY 2022-2023 & FY 2023-2024.”
G. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Central Maine Pyrotechnics, PO Box 322, Hallowell, ME 04347 for Fourth of July fireworks displays in 2023 and 2024, in accordance with all bidding specifications, in an amount not to exceed $22,000 per year; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated November 15, 2022 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Fourth of July Fireworks Display.”
I. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the renewal of annual software support fees with Central Square Technologies, LLC, 12709 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 for the Police and Emergency Medical Services Division for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $24,005, along with the option to renew annually for four (4) additional years if it remains in the department’s best interest to do so, and provided the annual fee does not increase more than 10% over the prior year; and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated November 23, 2022 and entitled “Central Square Technologies LLC – Renewal of Annual Software Support Fees.”
J. Discussion ensues relative to the coloring and marking of police vehicles, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award to McGovern Municipal HQ, 1200 Worcester, MA 01702 for one (1) 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD and one (1) 2022 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD vehicle, in accordance with pricing per the Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC) contract through the Massachusetts Metropolitan Area Planning Council, in an amount not to exceed $68,657 as further described in a memorandum from the Police Chief to the Town Manager dated November 23, 2022, and titled “Award Recommendation – Ford Explorer Vehicles”.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn at 10:48 PM.
Susan M. Flynn, CMC
Town Clerk