MAY 1, 2023

6:45 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD

The meeting will also be livestream. Please join the meeting (viewing only) from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking on this link:

 

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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, May 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:

 

https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri

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  1. I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE
  2. II. ROLL CALL
  3. III. OPEN FORUM (Non-Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 15 minutes)

IV. OLD BUSINESS

  1. A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Status/Progress Report on Completion of Specific Items:
  2. 1. Municipal Building Review Task Force
  3. 2. 3-5 Year Forecast
  4. 3. Grants
  5. B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a

Grant Writer- Mr. Zwolenski

  1. C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Approval and Authorization of Signature for Halliwell Master Plan Contract with BH&A (Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc.) - AIA Document B105 - Mr. Porter
  1. V. NEW BUSINESS
  2. A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amendment of Water Supply Review Committee Resolution – Mr. Osier

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments to Town Boards/Commissions

1. Economic Development Commission (Appointed by TA w/ TC Approval)

a. One appointment for Completion of a 5-year term ending 11/30/2023

2. Multi-Generational Advisory Committee

a. One member of the Town Council for a term of 2/21/2023-2/20/2024 – (appointed by TC)

b. One member of the public for a term from 2/21/2023 – 2/20/2024 (appointed by TC)

c. One member of the public for a term from 2/21/2023-2/20/2024 (appointed by TA)

d. One member of North Smithfield Scout Troop 438 and/or Troop 1139 (appointed by TC)

e. One member of North Smithfield Scout Troop 438 and/or Troop 1139 (appointed by TC)

f. One member of North Smithfield Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (appointed by TC)

g. One member of North Smithfield Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (appointed by TC)

h. The Director of Public Works or designee serving as a non-voting ex-officio member

i. The Town Planner or designee serving as a non-voting ex-officio member

3. Water Supply Review Committee

a. One Member of the Conservation Commission or North Smithfield Land Trust for a

completion of a term ending 1/2/2025

4. Resignation from North Smithfield Senior Center Advisory Committee – Melissa Smith

C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Contract Amendment #3 for Town-Wide

Roadway Improvements by Professional Consulting Engineering Services with Pare

Corporation– Mr. Pendergast

  1. D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Approval of Contract with Rhode Island

Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) for Solid Waste/Recycling – Mr. Pendergast

  1. E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Bid for Halliwell Abatement and Demolition –

Mr. Pendergast

F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Procedures for Appointments to

Boards/Commissions – Mrs. O’Hara

G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Signal Works Architecture – 2023 Construction

Estimates for 2014 Voter Approved Renovation of Police Station – Ms. Hamilton

H. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Yoga/Walking/Running Club – Cheryl

Marandola

  1. I. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Town Council Acting in its capacity as the North Smithfield Town Council and as the Board of Directors of the Slatersville Water Company to Investigate Expanding Water Lines for Safe, Clean Drinking Water and Fire Suppression -Mr. Beauregard/Mrs. O’Hara
  2. 1. Perform System Assessment
  3. 2. Funding Sources
  4. J. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Adoption of the Revised and Reorganized Code of the Town of North Smithfield, Including Schedule A – Town Clerk
  5. 1. 1st Reading
  1. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)
  2. A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action in its capacity as the North Smithfield Town Council and as the Board of Directors of the Slatersville Water Company 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
  3. 1. Potential litigation
  4. 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 collective bargaining or litigation or potential litigation
  5. 1. Collective Bargaining – Changes for the Recording Clerk’s Job Description/Pay and Memorandum of Understanding with RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO on behalf of local 937
  6. 2. Potential Litigation Regarding the Town Retirement Fund
  7. C. 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
  8. 1. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Purposes
  1. VII. OPEN SESSION
  2. A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action in its capacity as the North Smithfield Town

Council and as the Board of Directors of the Slatersville Water Company on Phillips North America LLC’s request for an extension of the existing waterline to the residential properties at 3, 19, and 25 Providence Street in Millville, Massachusetts.

  1. B. Discussion By Council, Vote, or Other Action on Changes for the Recording Clerk’s Job Description/Pay and Memorandum of Understanding with RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO on behalf of Local 937

VIII. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only)

  1. IX. ADJOURN

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 April 27, 2023

 

 

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