NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MAY 15, 2023
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, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., see link here:
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I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE
II. ROLL CALL
III. OPEN FORUM (Non- Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 15 minutes)
IV. NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCL SITTING AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Victualling/Holiday License – d/b/a Hercules Pizza, Located at 7 Main Street – Owner - Aaron Andrews
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Secondhand License – d/b/a Crystal Poke Breaks, Located at 1 Remington Circle – Owner - Sean Rampino
V. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON PAYMENT OF BILLS
VI. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA 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 April 11, 17, 26, and May 1, 2023
B. Communications
1. Animal Control Monthly Report for April 2023
2. NS Municipal Court Monthly Report for April 2023
3. NSPD Monthly Report for April 2023
4. NSF&R Monthly Report for February and April 2023
VII. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE OR OTHER ACTION ON SPECIFIC ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ABOVE
VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Status/Progress Report on Completion of Specific Items
1. Municipal Building Review Task Force
2. 3-5 Year Forecast
3. Grants
4. Town Website
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Halliwell Demolition Funding Process –
Mr. St. Onge
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Contract for Integrated Speaker System at the
Concession Stand – North Smithfield High School – Adam Stanley
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Change Order for Town-Wide Roadway Improvements for 2022-2023 – Mr. Pendergast
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action for Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Bid Extension – Mr. Pendergast
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Agreement for Fireworks – Mr. Pendergast
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amendment of Water Supply Review Committee Resolution – Mr. Osier
F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments to Town Boards/Commissions
1. Multi-Generational Advisory Committee
a. One member of the public for a term from 2/21/2023-2/20/2024 (appointed by TA)
2. Water Supply Review Committee
a. One Alternate Member of the Present Conservation Commission or North Smithfield Land
Trust (appt by TC)
G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Request for Mural Painting at the Concession Stand at Pacheco Park – Ms. Pasquariello
H. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Emergency 911 Telephone Recording System – Chief Chartier
I. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on IT Support for the Fire Department – Chief Chartier
J. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Paving by Rhode Island Energy - Mr. Pendergast
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)
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. 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.
a. Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO on behalf of local 937 removing the position/job description/pay for the existing position entitled “Recording Clerk” and creating a new position/job description/pay for a new position entitled “Clerical/ Financial Specialist.”
b. Approval and ratification of amendment to Agreement between the Town of North Smithfield and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME AFL, CIO on behalf of the North Smithfield Town employees Local 937 - July 1, 202, to June 30, 2024, removing the position/job description/pay for the existing position entitled “Recording Clerk” and creating a new position/job description/pay for a new position entitled “Clerical/ Financial Specialist.”
2. Potential Litigation Regarding the Town Retirement Fund
3. 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
a. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Purposes
XI. OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on:
1. Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO on behalf of local 937 removing the position/job description/pay for the existing position entitled “Recording Clerk” and creating a new position/job description/pay for a new position entitled “Clerical/ Financial Specialist.”
2. Approval and ratification of amendment to Agreement between the Town of North Smithfield and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME AFL, CIO on behalf of the North Smithfield Town employees Local 937 - July 1, 202, to June 30, 2024, removing the position/job description/pay for the existing position entitled “Recording Clerk” and creating a new position/job description/pay for a new position entitled “Clerical/ Financial Specialist.”
XII. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only)
XIII. 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 May 11, 2023
