SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL
64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
6:30 pm

AGENDA - 6:30 pm

I.       Consider a possible motion to go into closed session to review, consider, discuss and act upon the following matters pursuant to RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2), Litigation, Lincoln Water District.   

II.       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 - 7:30 pm

I.          Meeting Called to Order

II.         Prayer

III.        Salute to the Flag

IV.       Presentations:

A.    Certificate of Recognition – Domine Ragosta – “Blood Center Artist of the Year”

V.      Minutes: 

A.    Move that the minutes of the March 18, 2008 Town Council meeting and closed session be approved, as recorded and that the closed session minutes be sealed.

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

A.   Consider approving a new Holiday Sales License for Amanda Doumato d/b/a “Flaunt Boutique”, located at 19 Sanderson Road, Greenville, R.I., pending  compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

B.       Consider the approval  of a 1-Day Beer and Wine License for Bryant University 1150 Douglas Pike,  for the Honorary Degree Dinner to be held on May 16, 2008, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

C.       Consider approving the annual renewal of  Holiday Licenses as listed pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Alliance Energy Corp., d/b/a “Smithfield Exxon”, 471 Putnam Pike

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. Dick’s Sporting Goods, 371 Putnam Pike

22. Lane Bryant #6488, 371 Putnam Pike

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

24. Colbea Enterprises LLC, d/b/a “Shell”, 368-372 Putnam Pike

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

26. Old Navy, LLC, d/b/a Old Navy #6156, 371 Putnam Pike

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

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

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

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

31. Depault & Sons Hardware d/b/a “Greenville Hardware”, 633 Putnam Pike

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

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

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

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

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

37. Game Stop Inc. d/b/a “GameStop” #4848, 371 Putnam Pike

38. Edward Krell  d/b/a “Motherhood Maternity #1842”, 371 Putnam Pike

39. Sleepy’s LLC d/b/a “Sleepy’s”, 445 Putnam Pike

40. Sleepy’s LLC d/b/a “Sleepy’s”, 446 Putnam Pike

41. Zubair A. Siddiqui, d/b/a “Shop N Go”, 99 Pleasant View Ave

42. Record Town Inc., d/b/a “FYE”, 371 Putnam Pike

43. Greenville Antique Center, 711 Putnam Pike

44. Laurito’s Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “Damon’s Wine & Spirits”, 637 Putnam Pike 

45. Maxi Drug South LP, “Rite-Aid Pharmacy #10259”, 400 Putnam Pike

46. Edward V. Mollichelli, “About Face Esthetics LTD”, 600 Putnam Pike

47. Bath & Bodyworks, LLC, “Bath & Body Works, Inc.”, 371 Putnam Pike

48. TJX Companies, “TJX Companies #190”, 441 Putnam Pike

49. Cory’s Cards of Apple Valley, “Card$mart”, 445 Putnam Pike

50. Chico’s FAS, Inc. “Chico’s #391”, 371 Putnam Pike

51. Exxon Mobile Oil Corp., “Mobile #12004”, 365 Putnam Pike

52. June Francisco, “Francisco’s Hill Top Garden”, 363 Putnam Pike

53. Joe Nagel, “Pacific Sunwear”, 371 Putnam Pike

54. Alejandro Arteaga, “Palagi’s Ice Cream”, (Mobile Unit)

55. The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. #1425, 371 Putnam Pike

56. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, 466 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:  

A.       Continuation of discussion regarding energy conservation review.

B.       Consider authorizing the Town and Smithfield School Department to enter a Health Care Co-Op with the Governmental Health Group of Rhode Island.

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

A.    Consider authorizing the submission of the CDBG Grant (Community Development Block Grant).

B.     Considering authorizing a bid award for the Deerfield Wetlands Restoration Project.

C.     Consider adopting a resolution to the General Assembly in support of “Countrywide Governmental Services”.

D.    Consider adopting a resolution to the General Assembly in support of “House Bill 7108”.

E.     Consider adopting a resolution to the General Assembly opposing “House Bill 008”.

F.      Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for May 6, 2008 to consider amendments to the Smithfield  Code of Ordinances, Chapter 236, Article II, Holiday Business, §236-7 Licenses Generally, §236-8 Fee; information provided; expiration and §236-9, Short –term License.

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 to review, consider, discuss and act   upon the following matters pursuant to RIGL Section 42-46-5 (a)(5), Real Estate, Bryant University,  State Salt Barn Property, RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(1), Personnel, Welfare Office, RIGL Section 45-46-5(a)(4), investigative proceedings regarding animal shelter.  

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:  Saturday, March 29, 2008.