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SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016 5:50 P.M. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Citizens Collation (Coffee and Refreshments) CLOSED SESSION Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(1), Personnel, to interview Curtis Ruotolo and Michael Pinelli for possible appointment to a Town Board or Commission; RI General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(6) Tax Treaty: United Rentals; and RI General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate: Richard Conti. AGENDA I.

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

II.

Prayer

III.

Salute to the Flag

IV.

Emergency evacuation and health notification

V.

Presentations: none

VI.

Minutes: A. Move that the minutes of the April 19, 2016 Town Council meeting be approved, as recorded. B. Move that the minutes of the April 19, 2016 Town Council meeting closed session be approved, as recorded, and sealed. C. Move that the minutes of the April 25, 2016 Town Council Work Session with the Smithfield School Committee be approved, as recorded. D. Move that the minutes of the April 26, 2016 Town Council Work Session be approved, as recorded.

VII.

Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointment: 1. Member of the Smithfield Conservation Commission with a term expiring July 2018: 

Peter E. Pare

VIII.

Public Hearings: A. Conduct a Show-Cause Hearing to consider the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Holiday Sales Licenses due to non-compliance of renewal: 1. Chico’s FAS, Inc. d/b/a “Chico’s #391”, 371 Putnam Pike Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 2. ILoveKickboxing.comSmihfield, LLC d/b/a “ILoveKickBoxing.com”, 400 Putnam Pike Failure to pay Tangible Taxes current 3. Joseph Penrose d/b/a “Anytime Fitness”, 446 Putnam Pike Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 4. Kiwi Burst, LLC d/b/a “Kiwi Burst”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 21 Failure to submit renewal fees, Permit to Make Sales at Retail, pay Tangible Taxes current 5. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Kohl’s Department Store #547”, 371 Putnam Pike Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 6. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a “AT&T Mobility B167”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 193 Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 7. No Risk, LLC d/b/a “No Risk Crossfit”, 300 George Washington Highway Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 8. Riptide Fitness, LLC d/b/a “Planet Fitness”, 445 Putnam Pike Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 9. Twin River Nursery, Inc. d/b/a “Twin River Nursery”, 31 Douglas Pike Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail 10. Yankee Candle Company, Inc. d/b/a “Yankee Candle Company”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 550 Failure to submit Permit to Make Sales at Retail B. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the approval of outdoor seating and bar service for Thirsty Beaver Smithfield LLC, d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub

& Grub”, located at 45 Cedar Swamp Road, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances. C. Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Community Plan. IX.

Licenses and Permits: A. Consider approving three (3) One-Day Beer/Wine Licenses for St. Philip Church for a “Community Festival”, to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, and Friday, September 23, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the rear of the church parking lot and the parish center, 622 Putnam Pike, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances. B. Consider approving a three-day Carnival License for St. Philip Church for a “Community Festival”, to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, and Friday, September 23, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the rear of the church parking lot and the parish center, 622 Putnam Pike, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, and final approval from the Rhode Island Department of Health. C. Consider approving a One-day Beer/Wine License for the Smith Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, to hold a wedding reception on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances. D. Consider approving a new Holiday Sales License for Honey Nail and Spa, Inc., d/b/a “Honey Nail and Spa”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 15, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances. E. Consider approving three (3) One-Day Beer/Wine Licenses for the Smithfield Senior Center, as follows:   

“Comedy Dinner Show” that will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. “Summer Celebration Party that will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Hawaiian Luau” that will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All parties will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, One William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

F. Consider approving the annual renewal of two (2) Peddlers Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances: 1. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield, LLC”, to sell only frozen lemonade from a truck with RI Reg. numbers 25833, 126485, and 51697, 115 Pleasant View Avenue. 2. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield, LLC”, to sell only frozen lemonade from a pushcart with RI Reg. number 55218 only, 115 Pleasant View Avenue. X.

Old Business:

XI.

New Business: A. Consider, discuss, and act upon the submission of a Department of Environmental Management Grant for Deerfield Park. B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Ocean State Multisport “Rhode Island Sprint Triathlon” event on August 6, 2016. C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Ocean State Multisport “Wish It Duathlon” event on September 25, 2016. D. Consider, discuss, and act upon a request from St. Philip Church – Youth Ministry to conduct a 5K Road Race and Color Thon on May 21, 2016. E. Consider authorizing a request from Ms. Debbie Wood, operator of the weekly Farmers Market, to hold a Craft Fair Farmer’s Market event on the grounds of Seven Cedars Farm at 10 John Mowry Road. F. Consider authorizing Watlao Buddhovath of Rhode Island, Inc., to hold a Lao New Year celebration on Saturday, May 21, 2016, and Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Temple on 88 Limerock Road. G. Consider authorizing a bid award through a Master Price Agreement on behalf of the Police Department for a Police vehicle. H. Consider authorizing the submittal of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Application. I. Consider authorizing the Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Town of Smithfield for the Esmond Street Bridge End Treatment Project.

J. Consider, discuss, and act upon a tax classification proposal. K. Consider supporting a Resolution in support of proposed enabling legislation 2016 - H-7243, S-2761 and any and all legislative proposals that would disallow non-law enforcement to carry concealed firearms onto school grounds. XII.

Public Comment

XIII.

Announce any closed session votes required to be disclosed pursuant to RI

General Laws, Sec. 42-46-4. XIV.

Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its sub-committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.