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Votes at a glance: council approves payments, permits, lighting and utility work; AFSCME hearing continued
Summary
The council approved payment of bills ($295,796.59), a one‑day/two‑day temporary liquor license for the town event on Sept. 7–8, installation of a utility pole at 119 Elizabeth Ave, purchase of overhead lighting for the Paul Kelly complex ($9,177.69), and approved an amendment to the zoning district use table; the AFSCME contract public hearing was opened and continued to Sept. 16.
At its Sept. 3 meeting the North Smithfield Town Council recorded a series of routine approvals alongside its public hearings and land‑use votes.
Key votes and motions:
- Payment of bills: The council approved payment of bills totaling $295,796.59 by roll call vote after a motion and second.
- Temporary liquor license: The council approved a one‑ or two‑day full liquor license for a "Dinner Under the Stars" event at the Beef & Bond on Sept. 7 with a rain date of Sept. 8; council members confirmed liability insurance paperwork will be filed.
- Rhode Island Energy/Verizon pole: The council approved filing and permission for Rhode Island Energy and Verizon New England to install a new utility pole at 119 Elizabeth Avenue as submitted by the Department of Public Works.
- Paul Kelly Complex lighting: The council approved a reduced quote of $9,177.69 (after an energy rebate) to upgrade overhead lighting at the Paul Kelly complex (the Meadows) to address safety and aging fixtures; local fundraising by Express Football and Cheer will offset part of the electrical work.
- Zoning ordinance amendment (Section 3‑40 District Use Table): Following a continuation of the public hearing, the council approved the amended district use regulation table as presented by the planner.
- AFSCME contract public hearing: The council opened a public hearing on a proposed ratification agreement with Rhode Island Council 94 AFSCME (Local 937) for 07/01/2024–06/30/2027; the hearing was continued to the Sept. 16 meeting (the council cannot vote until two weeks after an opened hearing).
Procedural note: The council also received a resignation from an asset management committee member and moved into executive session later in the evening to discuss real‑property matters.
