Woonsocket Radio News Room

APRIL 3, 2023  6:45 P.M.

*AMENDED*

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:

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 Monday, April 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:

https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri

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

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Ordinance to Amend Sec. 15-9 to

Reduce the Weight Limit for Trucks from 35,000 Pounds to 5 Tons Requiring a Special

Permit from the Town Administrator

1. Public Hearing 2. 2nd Reading

V. PAYMENT/INVOICES

A. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Payment of Invoices

1. Municipal Building Review Task Force

a. Tecton Architects - Invoice #46066

VI. NEW BUSINESS

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

1. Historic District Commission (Appointed by TC)

a. One appointment for a 3-year term ending 11/30/2025

*2. Resignation from Planning Board Member – Michael Fournier

3. Multi-Generational Advisory Committee

a. One member of the Town Council for a term of 2/21/2023-2/20/2025 – (appointed by TC)

b. One member of the public for a term from 2/21/2023 – 2/20/2025 (appointed by TC)

c. One member of the public for a term from 2/21/2023-2/20/2025 (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

1. 1. 4. Conservation Commission a. One member for a completion of a 3-year term ending 11/30/2025 (appointed by TA w/ TC approval)
   2.  
   3. 5. Economic Development Commission a. One member for a completion of a 5-year term ending 11/30/2027 (appointed by TA w/ TC approval)
   4.  

B. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Contract Negotiations with Recommended

Applicant for Master Planning Services – Halliwell Property - Mr. Porter

C. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amending Rules of the Council Pertaining to

Open Forum (agenda items only) – Mr. Beauregard

D. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Memo of Agreement for Access to Mowry

Tower- Mr. Zwolenski

E. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action Regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Grant

Writer – Mr. Zwolenski

F. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amendment of Water Supply Review

Committee Resolution – Mr. Osier

G. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Amendment to Code of Ordinance Section 6-4,

"Purchasing and Competitive Bidding Procedure" – Ms. Alves/Mr. Osier

VII. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only)

VIII. 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 March 29, 2023