| REGULAR MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL | | AUGUST 5, 2024 |
| 83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896 | | 6:45 P.M. |
| PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY | | |
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Documents related to the meeting will be posted on the Town Council’s page of the Town’s website on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:
https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri
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A. Discussion by Council, Vote or Other Action on Status/Progress Report of Specific Items
1. Facilities Manager – Mr. Osier
2. Grant – Ms. Hamilton
a. Senior Services Support
3. Human Resources Position – Ms. Alves
4. Municipal Building Review Task Force – Ms. Alves
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Proposed Amendments to the North Smithfield
Town Charter for Ballot Placement at the November 5, 2024, General Election – Mr. Osier
1. Continuation of Public Hearing
2. Approval of Proposed Amendments
3. Transmit Proposed Amendments to the North Smithfield Town Charter to Board of
Canvassers to be Certified to the Secretary of State for Ballot Placement at the November 5,
2024, General Election
4. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Authorization of Resolution to the Rhode Island
Traffic Commission and the State Department of Transportation Requesting a Traffic Study for the
Area in the Town of North Smithfield Along Route 5 From Pole# 143 To Pole#149 - Mr. Beauregard
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Reconsideration of Retaining Architectural Services
to Signalworks Architecture for the Renovation of the North Smithfield Police Station and Approving
the Letter Agreement Dated 6/12/2024 with Signalworks Architecture for Architectural Services in
the Amount of $40,950.00 with Add-Alternatives in the Amount of $7,600.00 and Authorize the
Town Administrator to Execute the Letter Agreement and Pay the Retainer Amount of $5,500.00 to
Signalworks to Begin Work (a/k/a Option 2)
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Parking Situation on Providence Pike Near the
Athletic Field – Ms. Hamilton
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on North Smithfield Heritage Association – Memorial
Town Building Lease – Mr. Keene
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Award of Bid – North Smithfield High School
Parking Lot – Alan Sepe
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Sewer Commission – Mr. Descoteaux/Mr. Dorry
1. Sewer Department RI Infrastructure Bank Loan Application
2. Purchase of Pump for Sharon Parkway Station
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Request for Easement on 0 Country Way – Mr.
Descoteaux
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Abatements/Supplementals – Ms. St. George
F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Award of Bid for Extension of Fuel for
Department of Public Works – Mr. Pendergast
G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Award of Bid for Road Salt – Department of
Public Works – Mr. Pendergast
H. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Trash/Recycling Cart Purchases – Department of
Public Works – Mr. Pendergast
I. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Payment of AIA Documents G702 to Dubon
Masonry & Construction for Improvement to Police Station – Mr. St. Onge
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 collective bargaining or litigation or
potential litigation
1. Potential Litigation
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(5) Any discussion
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
1. Potential Acquisition of Land
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 August 1, 2024