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Among the actions approved, the council voted to authorize the manufacture of a new Lifeline rescue vehicle for the Fire & Rescue department, approved a Department of Public Works budget transfer moving $32,103.83 from a streetlight project to snow-and-ice removal, added three vendors to a Rhode Island master price agreement for tree trimming and removal, and approved payment and contract-authorizing steps connected to the police-station renovation project.

Votes and key outcomes at a glance

- Replacement Lifeline rescue (Fire & Rescue): Motion to approve manufacturing of a new rescue vehicle at an estimated $449,882 was approved. The council recorded unanimous approval on the roll call. The item was described as being funded from the department’s third-party billing account (Fund 120). Officials noted the price is an estimate subject to change because of chassis availability and other contingencies.

- Payment of bills: The council approved payment of bills for April 7, 2025 in the amount of $283,310 by roll call vote (recorded unanimous).

- Eagle Scout project — Slater Park (Peter Croshaw): The council voted to approve the Eagle Scout improvement project at Slater Park presented by Peter Croshaw (motion made and seconded; roll-call approval recorded).

- Department of Public Works budget transfer: The council approved transferring $32,103.83 from the streetlight project to snow-and-ice removal/reserves to cover a seasonal deficit (approved by roll call).

- Tree removal Master Price Agreement: The council accepted the recommendation to add Stanley Tree Service, Northeastern Tree Service and Warwick Tree Service to the State of Rhode Island master price agreement list for tree trimming and removal (approved by roll call).

- Payment to Signal Works (police station work): The council approved payment to Signal Works (invoice 24001518) for renovations to the North Smithfield Police Station in the amount of $33,141.25 (approved by roll call).

- Selection and contract facilitation for Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) for police station: The council authorized Signal Works to facilitate drafting an industry-standard contract between ECC Corporation and the Town for OPM services, at an amount not to exceed $207,792, to be reviewed by administration and the town solicitor (approved by roll call).

- Resolution revision for Hallowell Multi-Generational Building Committee: The council directed the solicitor to modify the committee resolution to allow co-chairs (approved by roll call).

- Assignment of legal representation: The council voted to assign a newly filed tax case (Dudley Development Corp. v. Jennifer St. George, tax assessor) to the town’s municipal-rate counsel, consistent with earlier assignment of related matters.

How the council recorded votes

Most roll-call entries recorded unanimous “yes” votes from the council members present. Roll-call sequences were read aloud for each motion and recorded in the meeting minutes; individual members listed by name during roll calls included Mister Cristoforo, Missus O'Hara, Mister Punchak (multiple transcript spellings), Miss Alves and others present on the dais.

What remains next

Several items approved at the meeting carry follow-up steps: procurement and manufacturing timelines for the rescue vehicle (estimated 2 to 2.5 years for build), drafting and review of the ECC OPM contract by administration and the solicitor, and continued design and permitting steps for the police-station renovation project and Hallowell Multi-Generational facility. The council recorded no votes during closed session and sealed those minutes per Rhode Island law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 4/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The North Smithfield Town Council on April 7 approved multiple procurement and budget measures, including a $449,882 order for a replacement rescue vehicle, a $32,103.83 transfer from a streetlight fund to snow-and-ice removal and the addition of three tree-service vendors to a state master price agreement.","taxTitle","North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",79584,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611523,"Council approves Eagle Scout improvements at Slater Park",477,1788000,2265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28&start=1788&end=2265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28/thumbnail_1788000.jpg","/articles/6611523/North-Smithfield/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Council-approves-Eagle-Scout-improvements-at-Slater-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611523-1635aab6793c6e3f322bcdeeb2943d5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165890&Signature=Zjhr1cCzhcQbEHHKE3yUPHGbR-9v4mpeLHBwneCJjTiZ8OCvXcaxBVqWPw0T7KKH9s82BXymNSMakoTXn5ch0IZVDzMEaF3O~nB7mcGUxckXnQpGQmwtOVkl5REJ03qsgg480t13judbsO0ymzcvH-ElZx~1CNJsxPeLMU8XkN~h1c525xttAC2~1WoSCWQjWvsEGBumB1EjLcYmnKHeh0WaZZ5YF8gnIIB3yZASYCP8HPWior0XXh7iAmepK4JuGuVNne-qZaG3eRVqdWCmiHZ34YVJGuKJbSAw0IIXtwvs6mBRjayzEm85KGFaxXtQL3D-One9mLUqFeJrF05FyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Smithfield Town Council on April 7 approved an Eagle Scout project proposed by Peter Croshaw to install stone-dust walkways and two flagpole lights at James S. Slater Memorial Park.

Croshaw described a three-workday project that includes excavation for an electrical trench, liquid-tight conduit and in-ground lighting fixtures and about 300 feet of 5-foot-wide stone-dust walkways. He estimated the total before donations at roughly $12,000 and said he had raised funds through local fundraisers and business solicitations.

Ray Pendergast, director of public works, told the council that DPW had vetted site ownership for proposed locations and assigned senior foreman staff (Jeff Allard and James Vadney) to guide the work. He said an on-site electrical service is available and that electrical-inspection and permitting steps would be followed.

The council approved the motion by roll call and requested Croshaw provide address details to the town clerk to facilitate donations. DPW will supervise the project and will handle coordination with the electrical inspector as required.","The council voted to approve Peter Croshaw’s Eagle Scout project to install stone-dust walkways and flagpole lights at Slater Park; the Department of Public Works pledged oversight and foremen to guide the work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611527,"Hallowell Multi-Generational committee set to use co-chairs; schematic and permitting timeline advanced",805,5279000,6084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28&start=5279&end=6084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28/thumbnail_5279000.jpg","/articles/6611527/North-Smithfield/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Hallowell-Multi-Generational-committee-set-to-use-co-chairs-schematic-and-permitting-timeline-advanced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611527-5f9cbcbc8ca7dbcccb1b44146304a3e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165890&Signature=UCkDZ4iAP7I~HLT5skBC1EgqNnJ8oKdTF8xiCt5Ubc-POaWlOJMunLl-GqlHCEdqD5fvMUa~wXtO6XWHvOkdGrOBhczpAQrA7jklmJDzuICViPP3jr101-KWXx37rfb7b8EAjCtGZYwf1P6NKdi6hshKUlugEGJRSPgBpfjFTkOxfaMZE5g4hmPGqmVdlj8yr7f7AHuO7W5rJAtpp9q7QckH2KQUZcuGOMgsSnGRHUAkIGQCXw523xibe5cW1kFSnmHi1q2RvQ2dEJCMlwUa4Imr6wsTUc4UYdB2kDDMVzxXr-iqI2Y7wDUwAjKeNy5Yf8efrNZE8InRF5bxqHU1hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Smithfield Town Council on April 7 approved a revision request to allow co-chairs for the Hallowell Multi-Generational Building Committee and heard a progress report on site planning, permitting and funding for a proposed multi-generational facility.

Committee members said they already have held biweekly meetings with BH+A (architect) and the civil engineer (Par Corporation) and are preparing to submit wetland permitting materials to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The consultants estimated the DEM permitting process will take about 90 to 100 days once the application is submitted.

The committee presented a preferred site plan that moves the building, parking and a bus drop-off point slightly to minimize impacts inside newly revised wetland buffers. The preferred option reduces impervious area in some locations, relocates community gardens north of the parking area and preserves a tree line where feasible; the plan also retains footprints for potential later phases.

Committee co-chair presenters said the plan includes a commercial kitchen, a multipurpose room that can be divided, a flex program room and offices that could support visiting service providers such as nursing or legal counseling. Committee members noted federal funding opportunities tied to preparedness and emergency sheltering if a shower and generator are included.

Councilors and staff discussed a recommended schedule: final schematic and site-plan review in mid-May (committee requested May 15 special availability and proposed joint meetings), design-development and updated cost estimate by July–August, and construction documents and bid-ready documents by October–November. The council directed the solicitor to modify the committee resolution to explicitly permit co-chairs and scheduled further joint meetings between the council and the building committee.","The council directed the solicitor to revise the committee resolution to allow co-chairs and received a progress update on the Hallowell Multi-Generational Building Committee’s preferred site plan, DEM permitting timeline (estimated 90–100 days) and potential funding strategies.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611532,"Council directs Signal Works to facilitate OPM contract with ECC for police-station renovation",1445,3635000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28&start=3635&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28/thumbnail_3635000.jpg","/articles/6611532/North-Smithfield/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Council-directs-Signal-Works-to-facilitate-OPM-contract-with-ECC-for-police-station-renovation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611532-fb7ee7f47d900f57de4dec47cfa02239/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165890&Signature=SBUXhhLw6PIdmuBFmtgP2SPwB9jTgmS0cvG1pybZl9R6TIznHs3Uto888WBTrFVWkb0g8y2~gIBl9rSF52RPqvmLMjcnVEpBZSdF2CBYOjzhwCyuThwaPnWf-iVaM55DzAaLNeaPXk2921keHe~jUrfUB777qCunO13OCPJxd~E170TRO-NODAoefMrh968DmpS4~GVDn~5IQGSlqFZ~rus13DPSoTP9-B6iZ~bEVtq0XkpMJUF6K~wwpFSpEDnWSHFpKnlBQxatIi3BB6VWPVXvSIYvMz5flmiksbeWJvZ5GsNVzvjwSOHddNaeQDsmlByIxZdYu1VOdWFvIaUkng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following interviews with three finalists for owner’s project manager (OPM) services, the North Smithfield Town Council on April 7 authorized a motion directing Signal Works to facilitate drafting an industry-standard contract between ECC Corporation and the town for OPM services for the Nussba Field Police Station renovation.

Consultants Signal Works and the council’s interview panel described the three finalists — RGB Architects, ECC Corporation and KCM Group — and laid out differing strengths. Signal Works described RGB as having direct police-construction experience but less emphasis in community engagement during the interview; ECC scored well for community and stakeholder engagement and offered not-to-exceed pricing with subject-matter experts available during the process; KCM emphasized phasing and logistics and construction-management experience.

Councilors and the police chief discussed priorities for the project: phasing and logistics, community transparency and cost control. Several council members said both ECC and KCM had strong cases; the council ultimately authorized the ECC move with a direction that Signal Works facilitate contract drafting and that the draft be reviewed by administration and the town solicitor. The motion included a not-to-exceed $207,792 figure tied to the OPM scope.

Signal Works will remain the town’s guide on the project and will work with ECC, administration and the police chief to brief the building subcommittee and move into design-development and construction-document phases.

Councilors asked that the OPM scope include scheduled town-council briefings and ad-hoc meetings; Signal Works and ECC discussed staffing structures that would provide a single point of contact plus subject-matter experts as needed.","After interviewing three finalists, the council authorized Signal Works to facilitate drafting an industry-standard contract between ECC Corporation and the town for owner’s project manager services for the police-station renovation, with administration and solicitor review; the not-to-exceed amount cited was $207,792.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611537,"North Smithfield approves estimated $449,882 order for new Lifeline rescue vehicle",469,2673000,3142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28&start=2673&end=3142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893995-9f1b8599fa808ba94e0b53a1da91ce28/thumbnail_2673000.jpg","/articles/6611537/North-Smithfield/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/North-Smithfield-approves-estimated-449882-order-for-new-Lifeline-rescue-vehicle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611537-81efd251d5b9467d2ced7afe710a0080/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165890&Signature=HQcb2krieSuck57xXGwYrJfUDR6K8zBzqzV~5XaRaOP7xB6I9iERDhRg1KXMOuDPrbPzb9y62HKMCn3o-naUJVNPoxxmjn658k5vbG~BYdeHwPCEPUTngqauvOkN3YklD~yBxjslrTWgGs4dNwKilO4zcJz1M8Hgk5PUmsh6-UzgBxBR4aVFwQmR~krVGxovvhVXnsOxyxto0-UfulYS4IvnH5a18X0wwJbeRSTevJr1bvFGWBkyZxRyxsHd6XqV2aDO7LyUzWlhuw432qyxzulNwSKjG9wW-lPsj~KCT9I7Coxs4hsBj2yT01AHcLJrRCudgZMkhDRhR-ik-Cz1Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Smithfield Town Council on April 7 authorized the purchase of a new Lifeline rescue vehicle, approving an estimated $449,882 award to a specialty vehicle manufacturer.

Fire Chief (presenting) told the council the vehicle would replace a 2018 rescue and that manufacturing lead times of roughly two to two-and-a-half years mean the town needs to place an order now. \"There has to be some leeway with that,\" the chief said, describing the price as an estimate because the town will be purchasing a future-year chassis and costs can change as manufacturing timelines shift.

Councilors approved the motion by roll call; the vote as recorded in the minutes was unanimous. The chief said funds for the truck will come from the third-party billing account (Fund 120). He also said additional equipment for the vehicle — radios and a stretcher — will require a future authorization at a cost estimated then at about $42,000 based on current pricing.

Town officials and the council discussed the broader asset-management implications, noting that continuing increases in heavy-equipment costs will require updated forecasts for future replacements and may change how the town uses third-party-billing reserves to fund vehicles.

The council directed the fire chief and administration to return with more detailed timing and cost updates as the procurement proceeds. The authorization is an award to begin manufacturing; final purchase costs will be confirmed when chassis and components are available.","Fire chief told council the town should order a replacement Lifeline rescue vehicle now because manufacturing lead times are long; council approved an estimated $449,882 award to a specialty vehicle manufacturer to be paid from Fund 120.","actionData","errors"]

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