FEBRUARY 5, 2024
6:45 P.M.
NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896
PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY.
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, February 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:
https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri
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I.
OPEN MEETING-PRAYER-PLEDGE
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
PRESENTATION BY THE USDA FOREST SERVICE ON SERVICE THAT IS FOCUSED ON THE RHODE ISLAND TOWNS IN THE BLACKSTONE RIVER WATERSHED – Christopher Riely, Conservationist and Licensed Forester (Ms. Hamilton)
IV.
OPEN FORUM (Non- Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)
V.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Status/Progress Report of Specific Item
1.
Facilities Manager
2.
Grants
3.
Halliwell Review Committee
4. Human Resource Manager
5.
Municipal Building Review Task Force
a. Payment of Invoice #46922 to Tecton Architects – Immediate Repairs to NS Police Station
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
– Public Safety Communications – Director Marc Pappas/Deputy Director Tom Guthlein/
Operations Support Branch Chief Gil Woodside
B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on North Smithfield Senior Citizen Advisory
Committee Position Paper – Linda Thibault
C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Request of Unused Economic Development
Commission Budget Funds to be Transferred to Enterprise Fund – Mr. Biron
D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Economic Development Commission Request
for Authorization to Draft and Release an RFP for Professional Services – Mr. Biron
E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointment to Town Boards/Commissions
1. Asset Management Commission (Appt by TC)
a. One appointment to complete a term serving 12/1/2020 through 11/30/2025
2. Board of Canvassers (Appt by TC)
a. One appointment for a term serving 3/1/2024 through 2/28/2030
3. Zoning Board (Appt by TC)
a. One appointment as 1st Alternate to complete a term ending 11/30/2024
F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Resolution Establishing the Groundwater
Protection Committee (“GPC”) – Mr. Osier
G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Appointments to the Groundwater Protection
Committee (GPC”) – Mr. Osier
H. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Dissolution of the Water Supply Review
Committee (“WSRC”) – Mr. Osier
I. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Protocols for Grant Requests – Mr.
Beauregard/Mrs. O’Hara
J. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Approval of Additional Services from
ClerkBase for Town Council Minutes -Timestamping – Ms. Buttie
1. Reclassification of Reserves for Funds to Purchase Timestamping Program from Clerkbase
K. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Penalties/Adjustments – Mr. St. Onge
L. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Profit & Loss Report Q2 FY2024 – Mr. St. Onge
M. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Authorization of Two (2) Councilors to Meet
with the City of Woonsocket to Negotiate an Updated Water Supply Agreement – Solicitor Igliozzi
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed)
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. Potential Acquisition of Land
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.
1. Potential Litigation
VIII. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)
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 February 1, 2024
Vice President Harris is receiving the endorsement of Barack and Michelle Obama in the Democratic race for president. The former president and first lady released a video this morning showing Vice President Harris speaking on the phone with both of them. In a joint statement announcing the endorsement, the Obamas said, "There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people." 
