AUGUST 31, 2023, 7:15 P.M.

 

JOINT MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/MUNICIPAL BUILDING REVIEW TASK FORCE

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896

 

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 Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:

https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri

 

FOR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS VACANCIES: https://onboard.nsmithfieldri.org/

FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/home/webforms/town-north-smithfield-application-boardcommission

 

  1. I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE
  2. II. ROLL CALL
  1. III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on Halliwell Asbestos Abatement Change Order – Mr.Pendergast 

B. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action Regarding Presentation from PFM Financial

Advisors, LLC Referencing the $18 million Bond for the November 7, 2023 Ballot

Question

C. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action Regarding Future Public Hearing Dates for the

November 7, 2023 Ballot Question

D. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on Pushing Forward 2023 Ballot Question for the Police Station – Ms. Alves 

  1. IV. 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 August 29, 2023

 

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