| NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/NORTH SMITHFIELD BUDGET COMMITTEE | DECEMBER 4, 2023 |
| 83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896 | 6:45 P.M. |
| PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY | |
**Amended
*Executive Session will begin at 6:45 p.m. The regular council meeting will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The meeting will also be livestream. Please join the meeting (viewing only) from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking on this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgw5KxL950ZgZ_DKz8B-MQ
or go to the North Smithfield YouTube page - North Smithfield Town Meetings
*If technical difficulties occur during livestream the above specified meetings will resume as scheduled.
Documents related to the meeting will be posted on the Town Council’s page of the Town’s website on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:
https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri
FOR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS VACANCIES: https://onboard.nsmithfieldri.org/
FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/home/webforms/town-north-smithfield-application-boardcommission
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Sessions Pertaining to Collective Bargaining or Litigation or Work Sessions Pertaining to Bargaining or Litigation or Potential Litigation
i. Rovedo v. North Smithfield et. al. 1:22-cv-00367-JJM-PAS
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Holiday Sales License – d/b/a Firestone Complete Auto Care – Located at 22 Dowling Village Blvd – Applicant Michelle Charest
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Budget Priorities for the Upcoming Fiscal Year
1. Grant Writer
2. Human Resource Director
3. Facility Director
4. School Budget Police Station
5. Fire Department Contract
6. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A), Section 6 – Supplementary District Regulations – Section. 6.19 – Water Supply Protection Overlay District Proposed Changes to Code of Ordinance 6.19 – Water Supply Protection Overlay District – Mr. Osier
1. Continuation of Public Hearing
2. 2nd Reading
a. Approval of Ordinance and Map
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Status/Progress Report of Specific Item
1. 3-5 Year Forecast
2. Facilities Manager
3. Grants
4. Human Resource Position
5. Town Website
6. Halliwell Review Committee
a. Payment of Invoice #26512 to Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc. – Mr. Porter
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Abatements/Supplementals – Ms. St. George
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Phase 2 and 3 Sewer Projects Update/Future Waste Management – Mr. Dorry
C. **Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Request for Planner to Review Wetlands at Scouters Hall for Multi-Generational Advisory Committee – Ms. Alves
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments of Town Boards/Commissions -
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OR VACANCIES
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Trimming Overlying Trees Affecting Powerlines – Mrs. O’Hara
F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Adoption of Resolution for Juneteenth – Mr. Zwolenski
G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Penalty and Tax Adjustment – Mr.
St. Onge
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public
i. Potential Acquisition of land
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Sessions Pertaining to Collective Bargaining or Litigation or Work Sessions Pertaining to Bargaining or Litigation or Potential Litigation
1. Potential Litigation – Two (2) Matters
Individuals requesting special assistance should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 767-2200, ext. 326 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.
Agenda posted November 30, 2023