SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL
64 Farnum Pike
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
7:30 pm

Amended online 12:18 pm, 3-30-2007

• Interview – Tree Warden Position

AGENDA 

I.     Meeting Called to Order

II.    Prayer

III.   Salute to the Flag

IV.  Presentations: 

A.     Smithfield High School Hockey Team – State Champions

B.    Econo-Municipalities – Kim Ziegelmayer

V.   Minutes:

A.   Move that the minutes of the March 20, 2007 Town Council meeting open session and closed session be approved, as recorded, and that the closed minutes be sealed.

VI.    Licenses and Permits: To consider and act upon the following matters:      

A.  Consider approving the renewal of a Private Detective License for Ralph Howe, d/b/a “Information Connection Unlimited”, 10 Austin Avenue, Smithfield, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

B.   Consider approving the renewal of Holiday Licenses pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances for the following:

1.    Muc Thi Vu, d/b/a “Hollywood Nails”, 445 Putnam Pike.

2.    Benny Inc., d/b/a “Benny’s”, 473 Putnam Pike. 

3.    Maureen Banspach, d/b/a “Alpha Pets, Inc.”, 10 Cedar Swamp Road.

4.    Lucien A. Joly, Jr., d/b/a “Joly’s Lawn Ornaments”, 373 Farnum Pike.

5.   CALM Enterprises, d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue.

6.   Glen Lonardo, Sr., d/b/a “X-Citement Video”, 275 Putnam Pike.

7.   Guido DeSalvo, d/b/a “Smithfield Driving Range & Pro Shop”, 661 Douglas Pike.

8.    Anthony F. Polseno, Jr., d/b/a “Pleasant View Orchards”, 141 Pleasant View Avenue.

9.   A.J. Matteo, Jr., d/b/a “Jameson Properties”, Apple Valley Mall, Lot 110.

10. Kathy E. Dalo, d/b/a “Twin River Nursery, Inc.”, 31 Douglas Pike.

11. Colleen Bischoff, d/b/a “Rhode Runner, Inc.”,  400 Putnam Pike, Unit C.

12. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc., d/b/a “Barnes & Noble Booksellers”, 371 Putnam Pike.

13. Mac’s Liquor Mart, Inc., d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue.

14. Staples Office Superstore East, Inc., d/b/a “Staple’s the Office Superstore”, 371 Putnam Pike.

15. Tim Hortons New England, Inc., d/b/a “Tim Hortons”, 370 Putnam Pike.

16. Alliance Energy Corporation, d/b/a “Smithfield Exxon”, 471 Putnam Pike.

17. Sterling Inc., d/b/a “Kay Jewelers”, 371 Putnam Pike.

18. Amerada Hess Corporation, d/b/a “Hess 39206”, 263 Putnam Pike.

19. Ralph Johnson, d/b/a “Food Works” (Food Farmacy Ltd.), 9 Cedar Swamp Road.

20. James Moscatelli, d/b/a “Smithfield Smoke Shop”, 20B Cedar Swamp Road.

21. LNT, Inc., d/b/a “Linens ‘N Things #582”, 371 Putnam Pike.

22. Ann Taylor Retail, Inc., d/b/a Ann Taylor Loft #734, 371 Putnam Pike.

23. The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., d/b/a “Yankee Candle Company”, 371 Putnam Pike.

24. Ann Marie Levine, d/b/a “The Inside Edge”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue.

25. The Home Depot USA, Inc., d/b/a “The Home Depot #4282”, 371 Putnam Pike.

26. Northeast Management, Inc., d/b/a “Blockbuster Video”, 445 Putnam Pike.

27. Damir Brumec, d/b/a “7-Eleven #32614A”, 970 Douglas Pike.

28. Dick’s Sporting Goods, 371 Putnam Pike.

29. Lane Bryant #6488, 371 Putnam Pike.

30. Claire’s Boutiques, Inc. #5041 d/b/a “Claire’s”, 371 Putnam Pike.

31. Gap #2277, d/b/a “Gap Inc.”, 371 Putnam Pike.

32. Colbea Enterprises LLC, d/b/a “Shell”, 368-371 Putnam Pike.

33. Radio Shack Corporation, d/b/a “Radio Shack #1030”, 445 Putnam Pike.

34. Old Navy, LLC, d/b/a “Old Navy #6156”, 371 Putnam Pike.

35. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc., d/b/a “Kohl’s Department Store”, 371 Putnam Pike.

36. Michael’s Stores Inc., d/b/a “Michael’s Arts & Crafts #270”, 371 Putnam Pike.

37. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc., d/b/a “Dave’s Fruitland”, 5 Cedar Swamp Road.

38. Brown Group Retail, d/b/a “Famous Footwear #2027”, 371 Putnam Pike.

39. Khanh Troung d/b/a “Fleur Nails & Spa”, 570 Putnam Pike #3.

40. Depault & Sons Hardware, d/b/a “Greenville Hardware”, 663 Putnam Pike.

41. Joseph E. Rendine, Jr., d/b/a “J’s Broadway Appliance & TV”, 635 Putnam Pike.

42. A & L Liquors, LLC, d/b/a “B & C Liquors”, 253 Putnam Pike.

43. Phat Ngo, d/b/a “Queen Nails & Spa”, 371 Putnam Pike.

44. Joseph A. Banks Clothiers, Inc., d/b/a “Joseph A. Banks”, 371 Putnam Pike.

45. Greenville CVS Inc., d/b/a “CVS Pharmacy #330”, 445 Putnam Pike.

46. Target Store T-1404, d/b/a “Target Store T-1404”, 371 Putnam Pike.

47. Warren A. Hill, d/b/a “Hill Orchards”, Sanderson Road and Commerce Street.

48. Rene Moyen, d/b/a “Next Level Fitness II”, 970 Douglas Pike.

49. Game Stop Inc., d/b/a “GameStop” #2321”, 445 Putnam Pike. 

VII.      Public Hearings:  To consider and act upon the following matters:  None

VIII.     Old Business:  To consider and act upon the following matters:  None

IX.       New Business:  To consider and act upon the following matters:

A.     Deerfield Park Memorial.

B.    Consider appointing Gary Alexander for the position of Town Moderator.

C.     Consider approving a license for Bryant University – Paws and Whiskers to raise money for animal shelters around our society on April 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

D.   Consider authorizing bid award for the Smithfield Police Department’s Local Area Network Area Network Infrastructure through a Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing.

E.    Consider authorizing bid award for the Smithfield Police Department’s Hardware Upgrades Funded through a Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing.

F.      Consider authorizing bid award for Video Game Services at the Smithfield Ice Rink.

G.     Consider authorizing a “Sole Source” purchase from The Zamboni Company for a new Ice Resurfacing Machine for the Smithfield Ice Rink.

H.     Consider authorizing bid award for Sewer Services for Maplecrest Drive.

I.        Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on an ordinance regarding a loan program for the repair of dams.

J.        Consider authorizing bid award for the Annual Audit for the Town of Smithfield and the Smithfield School Department for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007 to the firm of Cayer Caccia, LLP in the amount of $62,000.

K.    Consider authorizing the exemption and request enabling legislation that the Real and Personal Property of “Looking Upwards, Inc.”, a non-profit Rhode Island Corporation be granted exempt status in the Town of Smithfield as of December 31, 2006.

L.      Consider authorizing the exemption and request enabling legislation that the Real and Personal Property of “The Groden Center, Inc.”, a non-profit Rhode Island Corporation be granted exempt status in the Town of Smithfield as of December 31, 2006.

M.   Discuss a possible Amendment to Sewer Ordinance 294-17 (A) (5).

N.    Consider approving abatements and addenda as recommended by Tax Assessor:

1.      T & M Cleaning, Inc., P.O. Box 306, Greenville, RI.

2.      Theraupeutic Bodyworks, 466 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI.

O.    Consider possible appointments to boards or commissions.

P.    Consider a possible motion to go into closed session pursuant to Sections 42-46-5(a)(5), real estate, 42-46-5(a)(1), personnel, 42-46-5(a)(2), collective bargaining and litigation, RE Partnership Services vs Smithfield Zoning Board, DeAngelis vs Town of Smithfield and 42-46-5(a)(3), security, of the RI General Laws.

Q.    Reconvene in open session, if necessary, to announce any closed session votes required to be disclosed pursuant to RI General Laws, Sec. 42-46-4.

Agenda posted:  Friday, March 30, 2007