| NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL | NOVEMBER 18, 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 7:30 p.m. | |
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*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, November 18, 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
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
i.TECH REALTY, LLC vs. THE TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW and CYNTHIA DEJESUS, in her Capacity as Finance Director for the Town of North Smithfield, No PC-2023-00104
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Re: RIGL 42-46-5(A)(1)) Any discussions of the physical health of a person or persons provided that such 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. Employee of North Smithfield Fire and Rescue Services, Inc.
C. 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
30 YEARS OF SERVICE – Ms. Alves
All items listed in this section are considered in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilor requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent
agenda.
A. Town Council Minutes of September 3 and October 21, 2024
B. Communications
1. Animal Control Monthly Report for October
2. NSF&R Monthly Report for October 2024
3. NS Municipal Court Monthly Report for October 2024
4. NSPD Monthly Report for October 2024
FROM CONSENT AGENDA ABOVE
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appeal for Adjustments of
EDU’s for Village Haven – Sewer Commission Chairman, Mr. Dorry and Village
Haven Owner, Ms. Campanella
B. Discussion by Council, Vote or Other Action on Status/Progress Report of Specific Items
1. Facilities Manager – Mr. Osier
2. Human Resources Position – Ms. Alves
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Halliwell Review Committee – Mr. Porter
1. Full-Service Contract with BH+A for Halliwell Property
2. Halliwell Review Committee Resolution Revisions
3. Membership for Halliwell Committee
MUNICIPAL BUILDING REVIEW TASK FORCE -JOINT MEETING
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Revised Budget & Revised Scope for
North Smithfield Police Station
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Updated Signal Works Proposal to Match
Revised Budget & Revised Scope
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Sending Owner’s Project Manager RFP
out to Bid for North Smithfield Police Station
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or other Action on Award of Bid for Townwide Crack Sealing – Mr. Pendergast
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resolution in Support of Application for a Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pursuant to the USDA forest Service Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program for Fiscal Year 2025 (Applications: (1) may not exceed $600,000; (2) must include at least 50 percent non-federal cost share; and (3) must be submitted by January 13, 2025) – Town Administrator Zwolenski
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Penalties/Tax Adjustments – Mr. St.
Onge
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Approval for a Check Request Regarding an Improperly Recorded Deed that went to Tax Sale – Mr. St. Onge
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Salary and Wage Ordinance – Mr. St. Onge
1. 1st Reading
F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Protocol for Unsealing Executive Session Minutes – Mr. Osier
G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Developing, and Establishing, an Online, Social Media Presence for the Town – Mr. Osier
H. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Increasing Live-Streaming Options for all Boards and Commissions – Mr. Osier
I. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on FY 2024 Proposed Reservation Request – Mr. St. Onge
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Renewal of Yearly Licenses (2024-2025)
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 14, 2024