SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL
64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
7:30 pm

AGENDA   

I.                     Meeting Called to Order

II.                   Prayer

III.                  Salute to the Flag

IV.               Consider a possible motion to go into closed session pursuant to 42-46-5(a)(2),.collective bargaining and litigation.

V.                 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.

VI.               Presentations: 

A.     GIS Project Presentation

VII.              Minutes:

A.     Move that the minutes of the May 10, 2007 Financial Town meeting be approved, as recorded.

B.     Move that the minutes of the May 29, 2007 Town Council meeting and closed session be approved, as recorded and that the closed session minutes be sealed.

C.    Move that the minutes of the June 5, 2007 Town Council closed session be approved, as recorded and that these minutes be sealed.

D.    Move that the minutes of the June 19, 2007 Town Council meeting and closed session be approved, as recorded and that the closed session minutes be sealed.

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

A.     Consider approving a Special Event License for Bounthanh Prasavath d/b/a “Watlao Buddhovath of Rhode Island, Inc.”, 88 Limerock Road, for an event that will take place at the Buddhist Temple, 88 Limerock Road on July 28-29, 2007, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances and restrictions set forth through an agreement with the Smithfield Police Department, except as it relates to the sale of alcohol.

B.     Consider approving Two (2) 1-Day Beer and Wine Licenses for Thongkhoun Pathana d/b/a “Laotian Community Center of Rhode Island, Inc.”, 88 Limerock Road for an event to take place at the Buddist Temple on July 28-29, 2007, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances and restrictions set forth through an agreement between the Laotian Community Center and the Town of Smithfield

C.    Move the approval of a 1-day Beer & Wine License for Bryant University for 1150 Douglas Pike, for the Homecoming and Reunion to be held on the Bryant           University Campus on September  29, 2007  from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

D.    Move to approve the renewal of a Massage Establishment License for  Natalie Amore d/b/a “About Face Esthetics, Inc.”,  600 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI, to operate an establisment within the town where Therapeutic Massage is administered by a licensed Massage Therapist, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

E.     Move to approve the renewal of a Massage Therapist License for Lisa Ivens of 881 Danielson Pike, CT, a licensed Massage Therapist to administer Therapeutic Massage at “About Face Esthetics, Inc.”, a licensed salon located at  600 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

IX.         Public Hearings:  To consider and act upon the following matters:

A.     Conduct a Show Cause Hearing before the Smithfield Town Council, acting as the Board of License Commissioners, to hear alleged liquor law violations at Effin’s Pub, Farnum Pike, Smithfield.

B.     Conduct a Show Cause Hearing before the Smithfield Town Council, acting as the Board of License Commissioners, to hear alleged liquor law violations at Parente’s Restaurant, Douglas Pike, Smithfield.

X.           Old Business:  To consider and act upon the following matters:  NONE

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

A.     Consider authorizing land purchase by Town Resident on Candy Court.

B.     Presentation of Operation Stand Down.

C.    Consider authorizing an expenditure for American Legion for roof repair.

D.    Consider authorizing the Town Engineer’s Office to go out to bid fore the construction of the Maplecrest Drive Sewer Extension.

E.     Consider authorizing an RFP for construction of the Randall/Spencer Roads Drainage Project.

F.     Consider authorizing encumbrances for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

G.    Consider approving abatements and addenda as recommended by Tax Assessor:  NONE

H.     Consider possible appointments to boards or commissions:  NONE

I.         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), Hiring of Summer Help, collective bargaining and litigation, Geraldine D’Angelis vs. Town of Smithfield, Town of Smithfield vs. Churchill & Banks Companies, LLC, Union Negotiations – Local 2050, and 42-46-5(a)(3), security, of the RI General Laws.

J.      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 online:  Friday, July 7, 2007 - Revised at 12:30 pm