SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL
64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:30 pm

6:30 PM – Interview – Richard Ventrone, Jr. – Planning Board

AGENDA  

I.        Meeting Called to Order

II.       Prayer

III.      Salute to the Flag

IV.     Presentations: NONE

V.      Minutes: 

A.  Move that the minutes of the February 17, 2009 Town Council Meeting and closed session for February 17, 2009 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 the renewal of five (5) Weapons Licenses as listed, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances:

1.         James M. Anderson d/b/a “Jim Anderson Gun Shop”, 350 Douglas Pike

2.         Leon W. Collins d/b/a “Collins Gun Shop”, 23 Sebille Road

3.         Donn C. DiBiasio d/b/a “DB Guns”, 37 Pheasant Run

4.         Joseph F. Schiavulli, 60 Greenlake Drive

5.         Joseph S. Buban, Jr. d/b/a Sportsman’s Supply, 22 Williams Road

B.  Consider approving the renewal of a Victualling License for Victoria A. Johnson d/b/a “What’s the Scoop” to sell ice cream products on property located at 61 Douglas Pike in the Town of Smithfield, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances.

C.  Consider approving a new Victualling License for Accurate Franchise Investments, LLC d/b/a “Subway” located at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, in the Town of Smithfield, pending compliance with all state regulations and local ordinances and subject to final Health Department approval and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official. 

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

A.  Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on March 17, 2009 to amend the Municipal Court ordinance.

B.  Conduct a Public Hearing for a proposed RIPDES storm water phase II annual report. (Hearing will be cancelled unless public comment is submitted by February 27, 2009)  More info

VIII.       Old Business: NONE

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

A.  Consider, discuss and act upon Friends of Smithfield Cemetery/Eisenhower Road request.

B.  Consider, discuss and act upon a bid award for a 2009 one ton 4x4 pick up truck for the Department of Public Works.

C.  Consider, discuss and act upon rescheduling the Town Council meeting of April 7, 2009 to March 31, 2009.

D.  Consider, discuss and act upon the submission of enabling legislation for the purchase of State Property at the intersection of Rt. 116 and Rt. 7 currently being used by the State for a Salt Barn Facility.

E.  Consider, discuss and act upon the submission of enabling legislation concerning the Town’s Business Registration Ordinance.

F.  Consider approving abatements and addenda as recommended by the Tax Assessor as follows:

Click here for the ABATEMENTS LIST

G.  Consider, discuss and act upon possible reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

            1)  Housing Authority (one reappointment)
                        a)  Alfonse DiPetrillo (5 year term)

H.  Consider a possible motion to go into closed session to review, consider, discuss and act upon the following matters pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a) (5), Real Estate, Bryant University, Land Trust: Judson Farm, Cavanagh Property, RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1)(2), Personnel; Collective Bargaining: Personnel Board: Police, Fire & Town Unions; Budget Status; Town Manager review.

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

X.                Adjournment

Agenda posted online:  Friday, February 27, 2009