MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 AT 7:30 P.M.

VIRTUAL - OPEN SESSION

 

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:32pm.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

President Dwyer, Councilors Gemski, Kinch, Shaw, Bradley, and Schmitt

Absent: Lisa Beaulieu

 

Also present— Mayor Jeffrey Mutter; Chief of Staff Linda Teel; Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah King; Town Clerk Sandra M. Giovanelli; Town Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore; Finance Director Ray Chauvin; Tax Assessor Ken Mallette; Planning Director Jonathan Stevens; Police Chief Desmarais

Also present:  School Superintendent Robert Mitchell, School Business Manager Alex Prignano

 

President Dwyer read the following:

 

“To protect the health and well-being of our citizens, and in accordance with Governor’s Raimondo’s Executive Order
20-25 (relaxing the Open Meetings Act requirements) this meeting will be available to the public by video or telephone conference.  All members of the Town Council will be participating remotely. Members of the public can listen and/or participate by clicking on the link posted on the agenda., or by calling any of the numbers listed on the agenda. This meeting will also be livestreamed on Clerk base by clicking on the link on the website.

 

Comments can be emailed to publiccomments@cumberlandri.org including your name, address,
and statement. Only comments including all required information will be read into the record.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilor Kinch passed on the thanks of a resident at Diamond Hill and Murphy Street to Water Superintendent Chris Champi for assisting her with a water issue.

 

Councilor Kinch also thanked Superintendent Mitchell for his meeting the previous evening regarding school re-openings.

 

Chief of Staff Linda Teel thanked all those who assisted in the Diamond Hill Park cleanup.

 

 

UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

A.  Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2020, the Special Meeting of July 28, 2020, and the Special Meeting of August 4, 2020

 

COMMUNICATIONS

1.  C-20-30 –  A resolution from the Smithfield School Department requesting the General Assembly to pass 2020 – H 7575 and 2020 – S 2711 and cause a referendum amending Article 1 to be placed on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot

 

2.  C-20-31 – A resolution from the North Smithfield School Department requesting the General Assembly to pass 2020 – H 7575 and 2020 – S 2711 and cause a referendum amending Article 1 to be placed on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot

 

3.  C-20-32 – A resolution from the Town of Little Compton condemning racism and urging efforts to recognize and stop racism

 

4.  C-20-33 – A resolution from the Town of North Smithfield urging the continues appropriation of State & Local Revenues to support public education

 

5.  C-20-34 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth recognizing and honoring African American History in Rhode Island and urging the adoption of African American Education in Rhode Island’s K-12 Schools

 

6.  C-20-35 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth opposing transfer of RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority Revenue and Management authority to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation

 

7.  C-20-36 – A resolution from the City of Newport opposing proposed state legislation and budget provisions that would transfer RITBA revenue and management authority to RIDOT

 

8.  C-20-37 – A resolution from the Town of Jamestown opposing proposed state legislation and budget provisions that would transfer RITBA revenue and management authority to RIDOT

 

9.  C-20-38 – A resolution from the Town of Jamestown in support of urging the State of Rhode Island to allocate at least 10 percent of its $1.5 billion in Federal Cares Act Funds to establish a grant program for small businesses impacted by Covid-19

 

10.  C-20-39 – A resolution from the Town of North Smithfield urging an emergency exemption in the computation of the maintenance of effort requirements established by RIGL 16-7-23

 

 

B.  APPROVED PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING

      1.   Godavari, 356 Mendon Road  

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

President Dwyer paused at 7:41pm and resumed at 7:42pm to allow for any callers or emails. There were none.

 

President Dwyer announced that resolutions R-20-97 and R-20-98 were being moved up to be heard next, followed by the Reports/Communications items.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

RESOLUTIONS

2.   R-20-97 – A resolution authorizing the Town, acting through the Mayor, to finance certain security upgrades and the purchase of computer equipment for the Cumberland School Department through a lease purchase agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Financing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand dollars ($792,000.00)

 

Public hearing opened at 8:01pm.

Mayor Mutter gave a brief overview and stated that representatives from Bond Council and Hilltop were present to explain the mechanics of the resolution if required. School Superintendent Mitchell and Business Manager Alex Prignano reviewed the security improvements to be put in place at the schools.

 

Mr. Prignano informed the Council that the bids for the security upgrades had come in over the estimated budget amount. There were some concerns about the current system, which has parts from China which are no longer serviceable by current vendors. Also, one of the bids from a subcontractor was not acceptable. He explained the School Department has rebid the project and expects those factors to increase the cost of the project by $40,000 making the total cost of the master lease $832,000 instead of $792,000.

 

Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore advised that the Council amend lines 9, 10, 18, 33, 34 and 37, to change $792,000. to $832,000.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS VOTED TO ACCEPT R-20-97A IN PLACE OF R-20-97 TO REFLECT THE NEW AMOUNT, BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/1.

Nay: Councilor Bradley

 

The revised resolution title reads as follows:

 

R-20-97A – A resolution authorizing the Town, acting through the Mayor, to finance certain security upgrades and the purchase of computer equipment for the Cumberland School Department through a lease purchase agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Financing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand dollars ($832,000.00)

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Public Hearing closed at 8:03

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE R-20-97A BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/1.

Nay: Councilor Bradley

 

3.  R-20-98 – A resolution approving the financing of the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the Town by the issuance of not more than $83,000,000 bonds, notes and/or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, subject to approval of State Housing Aid at a reimbursement rate or State share ration of not less than 50% for expenditures eligible for State Aid and provided that the authorization shall be reduced by any grant received from the School Building Authority Capital Fund

                                 

Public hearing opened at 8:11pm.

 

Mayor Mutter gave a history of the original ballot question that approved the bond.

 

Representatives from Colliers and Hilltop were present to review the original goals and update the Council on the project.

 

Discussion ensued with the Council regarding financing, debt service and impacts to the budget.

 

Public hearing closed at 8:45pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. VOTE 6/0

 

Councilor Shaw asked to move up two items from “Reports and Communications” before hearing the licenses.

 

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

E.  Discussion of procedure for licensing large events and review of Event Control Plans; potential action and/or vote.

Solicitor Morris-Salvatore referred to the Council’s recent approval of an Event Control Plan Committee, due to the Department of Business regulations being too inundated to review all submitted plans quickly. The Council, licenses these large events; the administration is asking the Council if they prefer issuing the license subject to the administration reviewing the plan, or would they prefer the administration review the plan prior to the Council issuing the license. The COVID rules and Governor’s rules change over time; she suggested it would be more efficient if the Council approves the license subject to the plan approval.

The solicitor further stated that the Committee and Mayor want to ensure that any event deemed appropriate move forward, and we work with any applicant to ensure they operate in a safe manner.

Councilor Shaw clarified that the Council approves licenses based on the Covid regulations at the time of the meeting. The new Committee has the list of all these events and ensures those events are meeting current regulations.

President Dwyer confirmed members of committee: Chairman Chief Pliakas, Recreation Director Mike Crawley, the town Solicitor, and President Dwyer; Mayor Mutter will act as an alternate as necessary.

Discussion ensued regarding responsibility for enforcement, regulation changes before an event occurs, and the sequence of approvals.

Resident Deborah Vine Smith, Colonial Avenue, confirmed with Recreation Director Crawley that this committee would not have conflicts with the Parks & Rec Commission’s work on any policy changes at the  Monastery and Diamond Hill.

Councilor Shaw motioned that any vote that the Council takes for any event taking place on town property is predicated on the fact that it meets the COVID related guidelines to hold such event at which time the Committee would follow up if any changes were to be made after the vote is taken.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

F.   Referral of Cumberland Board of Licensing Commissioners’ Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures to Ordinance Subcommittee

Referred to Ordinance Sub Committee

 

LICENSES

A.  ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE:

1.   A special event entertainment license from Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Crawley for Food Truck/Concert Nights to be held at Diamond Hill Park on the following dates: September 12^th, September 26^th, October 11^th, and October 29^th.

 

Public hearing opened at 9:18pm.

 

Parks and Recreation Director explained the event, the rain dates, adherence to COVID safety restrictions, and remarked on the past success of the previous event(s).

 

Food truck event promoter Eric Weiner was present to answer questions and explained the term “free-flow” event.

 

The Council discussed liability concerns for a town event and the anticipated number of people attending.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Public hearing closed at 9:48pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS GEMSKI & KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

2.   An application for a special event entertainment license from Ovah the Bars LLC for Cycling event and overnight camping at Diamond Hill Park on Saturday, September 5^th to Sunday, September 6th

 

Public hearing opened at 9:54pm.

 

Recreation Director Mike Crawley reviewed the event plan.

 

Chris Nichols, 387 England Street, was present via Zoom to speak to the application. He explained the overnight camping would be by staff only (no more than ten), to monitor the equipment. Registered participants number approximately 100.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Public hearing closed at 10:03pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE, PENDING UPDATED APPROVALS.  VOTE 6/0.

 

B.  VICTUALLING LICENSE:

1.   An application for a transfer of Second-Class Victualling House License from Jan Co. Central Inc. to JSC Mendon Rd. LLC d/b/a Burger King #4718 located at 1715 Mendon Road

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE, PENDING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PERMIT TO MAKE SALES AT RETAIL BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE  6/0.

 

C.  HOLIDAY LICENSE:

1.  An application for a holiday license from Aspire Dermatology LLC located at 2138 Mendon Road, Suite 201

 

Town Clerk Sandra Giovanelli explained that this type of business did not normally require any town license; this business, however, also sells products and qualifies to have a town Holiday license.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING PERMIT TO MAKE SALES AT RETAIL, BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

A.  Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending July 31, 2020.

      Budget to Actual

 

B.  Check registers for July 1 through July 31, 2020.

 

Finance Director Ray Chauvin outlined details of his report, compared the two different check registers from the old system and the new system, and spoke to the transition to the new accounting system.

 

C.  A request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve June 2020 abatements and supplemental bills (tabled from July 15, 2020)

 

Assessor Mallette had provided a letter of explanation regarding the proper tax monies owed and paid by one property owner.

 

President Dwyer read the individual totals:

 

THE 2020 MOTOR VEHICLE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $202.45. 

 

THE 2020 MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLEMENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $84.49. 

 

THE TOTAL 2020 REAL ESTATE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,300.37. 

 

THE TOTAL 2020 REAL ESTATE SUPPLEMENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,320.30. 

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

D.  A request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve July 2020 abatements and supplemental bills

President Dwyer read the individual totals:

 

TOTAL 2020 MOTOR VEHICLE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $432.57.

 

TOTAL 2020 REAL ESTATE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,972.03. 

 

TOTAL 2020 THROUGH 2019 REAL ESTATE SUPPLEMENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,218.35.

 

THE TOTAL 2020 TANGIBLE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,940.18. 

 

TOTAL 2020 TANGIBLE SUPPLEMENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $687.36. 

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 6/0.

 

E. & F. (heard earlier)

 

G.  Application from Trinity Beer Works, Inc. d/b/a Trinity Brewhouse, requesting permission to serve beer at Diamond Hill Park for Food Truck events on the following dates:  8/27, 9/12, 9/26, 10/11, 10/29; in accordance with Cumberland Code Sect. 28-11; for action and/or vote.

 

Solicitor Morris-Salvatore explained that this company has a State caterer’s license, so no town license is required. However, the town ordinance says you cannot serve alcohol on town property unless the Town Council approves it.

She asked to make the vote contingent on checking with the Trust as to the town’s insurance regarding this event.

 

Public hearing opened at 10:23pm.

 

Discussion ensued with Mike Crawley on his research observing several other towns’ similar events and his comfort level with requesting approval; food truck organizer Eric Weiner; Police Chief Desmarais; and the Council.

 

Resident Deborah Vine Smith, Colonial Avenue, expressed concerns.

 

Public hearing closed at 10:37pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE CONTINGENT ON THE INSURANCE AND THE ADDITION OF A POLICE DETAIL BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/1.

Nay: Councilor Schmitt

 

OLD BUSINESS

A. RESOLUTIONS:

1.  R-20-92 – A resolution formally adopting the Albion Town Landfill Conservation and Management Plan (tabled from July 15, 2020)

 

Planning Director Jonathan Stevens gave an overview of this plan. The Cumberland town dump (Albion landfill) has never been capped, remediated and closed to RIDEM regulatory standards.

 

The Town has secured a RIDEM grant of $150,000 to hire an environmental consultant to investigate the site to determine how to permanently and safely remediate, cap and close the landfill. The grant is also funding a legal investigation to try and secure Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP’s) to help share the remediating, capping and closure costs. The Town has also hired outside counsel with a specialty in environmental law to advise the Town and negotiate financial contributions from any PRP’s. The Town is also in the process of hiring an environmental engineering firm to perform testing, design the cap and provide technical oversight during construction.

 

The Town could otherwise absorb the balance of the remediation and capping cost if the entire site is to be managed as open space, with the disturbed area to be essentially a grassy field.

 

However, the Town’s share of the cost of remediating, capping and closing of the landfill could be offset by converting the landfill area to a solar farm. Typically, a municipality enters into a 20 or 25-year integrated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a solar energy developer. The Town derives a revenue stream from leasing the site and could lock in a fixed below market price for its use of the energy.

 

Re-using the landfill area as a solar farm would require the Town to create a separate lot consisting of the remediated and capped area. The rest of the land would remain zoned Open Space.

 

Regardless whether the site remains open space or has a solar farm in its center, it is important that the site design include a hiking trail system for public use.

 

By a unanimous vote at its June 27, 2020 meeting, the Planning Board recommended Council approval of this Plan.

 

Public hearing opened at 10:42pm.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone had any questions.

The Council held a brief discussion. Resident Deborah Vine Smith offered up her suggestion for solar flowers rather than solar panels.

 

Public hearing closed at 10:45pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/0.

Absent: Councilors Shaw and Beaulieu

 

B. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING:

1.   #20-17 – An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to affirm the Town’s commitment to increasing affordable housing opportunities for people of all races, backgrounds and regardless of socioeconomic status. (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the administration)

 

Councilor Schmitt stated that the Ordinance Sub Committee had heard this on July 28 this and had voted 3-0 to give a favorable recommendation to the Council.

 

Planning Director Jonathan Stevens explained that amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are adopted by ordinance, and then are subject to approval by the division of Statewide Planning.

 

It was recently brought to the Mayor’s attention that there is a sentence on page 25 of the Housing Element of the 2106 Comprehensive Plan, stating that Cumberland’s safe and attractive neighborhoods could be adversely impacted by “demographic shifts”, among other factors. The term was intended to reference the increasing proportion of older, retired people with limited incomes being priced out of the market by gentrification

 

However, this context is not readily apparent. The term “demographic shifts” in this instance can be easily interpreted as racially offensive and inappropriate.

 

Accordingly, the Administration proposes an amendment striking this sentence and inserting a new sentence which affirms the Town’s commitment to “increasing affordable housing opportunities for people of all races, backgrounds and regardless of socioeconomic status.”

Public hearing opened at 10:52pm.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone had any questions.

 

Public hearing closed at 10:53 pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS SCHMITT & KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/0.

Absent: Councilor Shaw

 

2.   #20-19 –  An ordinance relating to tax exemptions for totally disabled veterans

Withdrawn by the Administration

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.  APPOINTMENTS

  BOARD OF CANVASSERS:

1.      Michael Connors, appointment from alternate to full member with term expiring January 2023 

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/0.

 

     OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

     1. Irene Schmitt

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 4/0.

Recused: Councilor Schmitt

 

     CONSERVATION COMMISSION:

1.      Frank Aiello, replacing Peter Skwirz due to his resignation; term to expire January 31, 2023

MOTION BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/0

 

B.  CLAIMS:

     Christine and Mallory Laprade
Referred to the Solicitor’s office.

 

C.  RESOLUTIONS:

1.   R-20-96 – A resolution recognizing August 31^st as International Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Cumberland

 

Sarah King introduced Sarah Edwards, Manager for Community Outreach Response Efforts, the core team under Parents Support Network and HOPE Recovery. Ms. Edwards gave a description of their efforts and services, resources, support programs., etc. There will be a continued conversation with Ms. Edwards and the Town officials to identify partnership opportunities for substance abuse support. Ms. Edwards will be hosting a table on August 31, 2020 in the Cumberland Stop & Shop offering Narcan services

 

Sarah King stated that all public officials in town would be working collaboratively on these issues.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone had any questions.

 

Resident Deborah Vine Smith also spoke to a similar event being held by another organization.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILORS GEMSKI & KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.  VOTE 5/0.

Now absent: Councilor Shaw

 

Taken out of order/moved up:

5.  R-20-101 – An ordinance authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to a “Diamond Hill Park Improvements” Fund under the assigned fund balance

Mayor Mutter gave an overview of this resolution and asked the Council to stake the step to assign the money to a restricted fund for Diamond Hill Park improvements.

 

Public hearing opened at 11:13pm.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Public hearing closed at 11:13pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. VOTE 4/1

Nay: Councilor Bradley

 

4.   R-20-99 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey Mutter to enter into a contract with BETA Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed thirty-seven thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($37,550)

 

Chief of Staff Linda Teel stated that this is part of the town’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate Diamond Hill. Beta Group has been working with the town in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan to work to improve the exterior look of the ski lodge, create a green space and work on traffic circulation.

 

Public hearing opened at 11:15pm.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Deborah Vine Smith spoke in opposition to the plan.

 

Public hearing closed at 11:15 pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS SCHMITT & KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. VOTE 5/0

 

5. R-20-102 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement with Cruz Construction for an amount not to exceed twelve thousand and five hundred dollars ($12,500).

 

Mayor Mutter stated that this resolution is for another means of egress at Community School to address safety concerns and explained the bidding process.

 

Public hearing opened at 11:23pm.

 

President Dwyer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against.

 

Public hearing closed at 11:23pm.

 

MOTION BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINCH, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. VOTE 5/0

 

B.  ORDINANCES FOR PRESENTATION AND PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.   #20-20 – An ordinance amending the employee handbook to extend the time within which rollover PTO must be used (presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee

    

2.  #20-21 – An ordinance authorizing a “No Parking” zone on Sumner Brown Road (Presented by Councilor Schmitt)

 

Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee

 

3.  #20-22 – An ordinance establishing a new Article to address the use of recreational fire pits within the Town of Cumberland (Presented by Councilor Shaw) 

 

Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee

 

4.  #20-23 – An ordinance restricting traffic on Sun Valley Drive (presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)  

 

Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

President Dwyer paused at 11:25pm to allow members of the public to comments on any topic and resumed at 11:25pm.

 

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY COUNCILOR KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GEMSKI, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 11:26P.M.  VOTE 5/0

 

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Sandra M. Giovanelli, Town Clerk

 

 

 

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