NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2024

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896 6:45 P.M.

PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY.

*Executive session starts at 6:45 p.m./Regular meeting SHOULD start APPROXIMATELY 7:45 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 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., see link here: https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/

FOR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS VACANCIES: https://onboard.nsmithfieldri.org/

FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/FormCenter/Boards-Commissions-5/Application-for-Board-Commission-46

I. OPEN MEETING-PRAYER-PLEDGE

II. ROLL CALL

III. OPEN FORUM – PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)

A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on 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. International Brotherhood of Police Officers, v. Town of North Smithfield-Case 01-24-0008-8099

B. Discussion By Council, Vote, Or Other Action on RIGL 42-46-5(A)(1) Any

discussions of the job performance, character, of a person or persons provided that the person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting

1. Interview of candidates for Judge of the Probate Court

V. OPEN SESSION DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION

A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on 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. International Brotherhood of Police Officers, v. Town of North Smithfield-Case 01-24-0008-8099

VI. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON PAYMENT OF BILLS

VII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussion by Council, Vote or Other Action on Status/Progress Report of Specific

Items

1. Facilities Manager

2. Human Resources Position – Ms. Alves

3. Municipal Building Review Task Force – Ms. Alves

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resolution in Support of Senior Support Grant for Transportation – Ms. Moneghan

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Consideration of Retroactive Veteran’s Exemption for Resident – Mr. Beauregard

C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments of Town Boards/Commissions –

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS AND/OR VACANCIES

D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments of Town Council –

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS AND/OR VACANCIES

E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments of Town Administrator –

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OR VACANCIES

F Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Approval of Purchase of ADP’s Time and

Attendance (Time collection and PTO management module) – Mr. St. Onge

IX. OPEN FORUM – PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)

X. ADJOURN

Individuals requesting special assistance should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 767-2200, ext. 504 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.

Agenda posted November 27, 2024