March 25, 2024

6:45 P.M.

 

NORTH SMITHFIELD MUNICIPAL BUILDING REVIEW TASK FORCE

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896

 

PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY

 

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.

 

I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE

II. ROLL CALL

III. OPEN FORUM (Non- Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person) 

IV. Discussion, vote or other action on payment of town bills (Acting as Town Council)

V. Discussion, vote or other action on priority list of repairs at police station:

  1. Review of immediate external repairs and punch list for completion
  2. Walk through request by Interlocal Trust
  3. Possible extension of contract with Dubon to complete additional small brick repairs to rest of building

VI. Discussion, vote or other action on renovation plan and review of existing plans

V11. Discussion, vote or other action on update of grant for Energy efficiencies at Police Station

V111.Discussion, vote or other action on next steps for upgrades to Police Station

IX. Next meeting

X. Adjourn

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