6:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Convene into executive session to consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Adrienne Cinelli for possible appointment to a Town board or commission, Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition of real property, and Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Pending Litigation (Superior Court C.A. No. PC2009-0843 and Rhode Island Supreme Court No. 2021-279-Appeal, Erin Beaudry, in her capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Armand Beaudry v. Randy Rossi, in his capacity as Finance Director/Treasurer for the Town of Smithfield.)

7:00 P.M. AGENDA

I. Regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

- Announce any executive session votes required to be disclosed pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, Sec. 42-46-4.

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 September 3, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Gail Dwyer, Deana Mills, Felicia Mahar, and Frank Smith for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.

B. Move that the minutes of the September 3, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

VII. Consider, discuss, and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:

A. Conservation Commission appointment with a term expiring in July of 2027.

B. Zoning Board reappointment with a term expiring in May of 2025.

C. Johnston-Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board reappointment with a term expiring in September of 2025.

D. Johnston-Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board reappointment with a term expiring in September of 2027.

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Schedule a public hearing on October 15, 2024 to consider and act upon Code of Ordinance amendments to add Chapter 29 entitled “Ethical Guidelines for Municipal Appointed and Elected Officials” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.

B. Schedule a public hearing on October 15, 2024 to consider and act upon the Smithfield Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan amendment application to RIDEM in regards to the reallocation of reserved sewer capacity in anticipation of the Sand Trace Development.

IX. Licenses: None.

X. Old Business: None

XI. New Business:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract with Alta Equipment Company of Hookset, NH for a sole source purchase of one (1) new infield groomer for the Parks Department in the amount of thirty-eight thousand, eight hundred dollars and zero cents ($38,800.00).

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the Connecticut State Contract #15PSX0017, with Freightliner of Hartford, Inc. of East Hartford, CT for the purchase of one (1) new stainless steel spreader for the Parks Department in the amount of twenty-seven thousand, five hundred forty-two dollars and zero cents ($27,542.00).

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution authorizing the financing of the purchase of a new infield groomer and a new stainless steel spreader for the Parks Department through the Smithfield Capital Lease Fund.

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for a 20 Year Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operations and Maintenance Contract.

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center Phase 2 rehabilitation and renovations funded by the Community Learning Center Municipal Grant.

F. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for executive and professional recruiting services for the hiring of a new Town Manager.

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for executive and professional recruiting services for the hiring of a new Town Manager.

H. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the role and responsibilities of the Town Manager Evaluation Committee.

I. Consider, discuss, and act upon canceling the November 5, 2024 Town Council meeting.

XII. Public Comment.

XIII. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: September 13, 2024

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.