Regular City Council Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
All six members present. Quorum established at 7:04 PM.
Open Forum — General Public Comment
Maximum 3 minutes per speaker, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(d).
Approval of Minutes — April 8, 2026
Regular Council minutes from April 8, 2026 prepared by the Town Clerk for approval.
Voucher List #2026-08 — $847,229.18
Payables for period April 1–15, 2026.
Animal Control Monthly Report — March 2026
Fire & Rescue Monthly Report — March 2026
Municipal Court Monthly Report — March 2026
Police Department Monthly Report — March 2026
Groundwater Protection Committee — 1st Quarter Update
Quarterly report from Beth Newberry and Rebecca DeCristofaro.
Police Station Renovations — Construction Update
Engineering & Construction Consulting on schedule. $9.1M project cost; bond financing decision tabled to May 4.
Petition by Pound Hill Realty, LLC — Continuation of Public Hearing
Petition relating to Plat 7, Lot 38 (89.44 acres). Continued from prior session pending mediation outcome.
Text Amendment — Industrial Special Management District 1 Overlay
Creates a new zoning district to allow mining, quarrying, sand and gravel extraction, loam stripping, stone cutting and processing.
Pound Hill Realty, LLC v. Town of North Smithfield (C.A. No. PC-1999-1811)
Mediation in progress. Continued to May 4, 2026.
Abatements
Tax Assessor presents abatements totaling $9,733.94.
Resolution for Small Business Week
Proclamation of National Small Business Week, May 4–10, 2026.
Debrief — Emergency Food Drive (November 2025)
Debrief by Ann Lilley and Beth Newberry on the November 2025 drive.
Award of Bid — Audit of Financial Statements (Town & School)
Actuarial Award of Bid
Crack Sealing Bid Extension
Appointment to Groundwater Protection Committee (2-year term)
Term: 12/1/2024 – 11/20/2026 (Appt by Town Council).