SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

6:45 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896

PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY

*Executive session starts at 6:45 p.m./Regular meeting SHOULD start APPROXIMATELY 7:15 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:

https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri

 

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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 (Non-Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person) 

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)

A. Discussion, by Council. Vote or Other Action 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. 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, 2024, to June 30, 2027) 

V. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO ON BEHALF OF THE NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN EMPLOYEES LOCAL 937 AGREEMENT CONTRACT RATIFICATION (JULY 1, 2024, to JUNE 30, 2027)

1. Public Hearing

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

VII. NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL SITTING AS BOARD OF LICENSING - Dinner Under the Stars at the Beef Barn – (Looking for one day full liquor license) – Mr. Osier 

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

A. 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

3. Municipal Building Review Task Force – Ms. Alves

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Petition for Zone Change from

Manufacturing to Residential Urban for the Purpose of Constructing a 4 Unit Residential Building at High Rocks – Attorney Charles Redihan III 

1. Continuation of Public Hearing
2. 2nd Reading
3. Discussion by Council, Vote or Other Action

C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Request to Abandon a Portion of Briden Street, Assessor’s Plat 4, Lots 289 and 290 – Applicant Vincent Mesolella 

1. Continuation of Public Hearing

2. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action

D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 340 – "District Use Regulations Table" – Mr. Carruolo 

1. Continuation of Public Hearing

2. 2nd Reading

3. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Rhode Island Energy Installation of Pole at 119 Elizabeth Ave – Mr. Pendergast 

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Overhead Lighting at the Paul Kelly Complex (Meadows) – Department of Public Works – Mr. Pendergast 

C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resignation from Asset Management Committee – David DeCristofaro 

D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resolution to Create a Charter Review Commission – Mr. Osier 

X. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)

A. 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. 

1. Considerations related to the acquisition of real property for public purposes.

2. Consideration of the disposition of publicly held property.

XII. 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 August 29, 2024