THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 at 7:30 P.M.

CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND

OPEN SESSION

 

AMENDED AGENDA

 

Due to the recent expiration of Executive Order 22-01 meetings will be held in person. The public may also participate via zoom by using link provided below. 

 

(1)  The virtual meeting can be accessed using the Zoom webinar platform at the link below:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85913608425?pwd=blljcmZZd1hodEMreFBOQzYrNWJjZz09

 

For participation using video and audio, a computer with webcam and microphone is required. The following numbers may be used for participation via telephone:  1(301)715-8592 or 1(312)626-6799 or 1(646)876-9923 or 1(346)248-7799 or 1(408)638-0968 or 1(669)900- 6833 or 1(253)215-8782

Webinar ID: 859 1360 8425       Passcode: 624964  

 

(2)  This meeting will also be live-streamed via Clerkbase by clicking https://clerkshq.com/Cumberland-ri.

 

1.  CALL TO ORDER

 

2.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

4.  CONSENT AGENDA

A.  Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2022.  

 

B.  COMMUNICATIONS

1.  C-22-38 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton requesting a ballot question related to “Cannabis related Licenses”

 

C.  MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

1.  Lemmiegetuhhh

2.  Sunnyside of the Street

3.  Mickey G’s Clam Shack

4.  RaRa’s Surf Shack

5.  Friskie Fries

6.  Rockwell Amusements & Promotions

    

5.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.  LICENSES

     A.  ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.  An application for a special event entertainment license from The Historic Metcalf Franklin Farm Preservation Association for their Fall Harvest Festival, tractor show and 5K race to be held on Saturday, September 24th, 2022; rain date September 25^th

 

2.  An application for a special event entertainment license from Our Lady of Fatima Church for Our Lady of Fatima Annual Feast located at 1 Fatima Drive, to be held September 2^nd thru September 4th, 2022.

 

3.  An application for a special event entertainment license from the Cumberland Library for Music at the Monastery on August 17, 2022 from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.

 

4.  An application for an entertainment license from Jason Macari Jason Macari of Phantom Farms II, LLC, d/b/a Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Road

 

     B.  VICTUALLING LICENSE

1. An application for a 5^th class victualling license from Jason Macari of Phantom Farms II, LLC, d/b/a Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Road

 

     C.  HOLIDAY LICENSE

1. An application for a Holiday license from Jason Macari of Phantom Farms II, LLC, d/b/a Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Road

 

7.  REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

     A.  Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary

 

     B.  A request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve July 2022 abatements and supplemental bills

 

     C.  Update from the School Committee

     D.  Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending July 31, 2022.

           Budget to Actual

     E.  Check registers for July 31, 2022

 

     F.  Department Reports

1.  Animal Control

2.  Building Official

3.  Library

4.  Parks & Recreation

5.  Planning Board

6.  Police Department

7.  Senior Services

8.  Town Clerk’s Office

 

8.  OLD BUSINESS

     A.  ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING    

1.  #22-05A – An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended amending the Ordinance and map thereof with reference to Cumberland Assessor’s Plat 016, Lot 0893 (last tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

2.  #22-11 – An amendment to the Cumberland Comprehensive Plan to support the Ann & Hope Mixed Use Zoning District (last tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

3.  #22-12 – An amendment to the Town of Cumberland Zoning Ordinance to add the Ann & Hope Mixed Use District for property identified as Assessor’s Plat 11, Lot 159 (last tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

4.  #22-13A – An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended, amending the Ordinances and map thereof with reference to Cumberland Assessor’s Plat 7, Lot 0237 (last tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

5.   #22-21 – An ordinance establishing and implementing a program of tax stabilization for the redevelopment of the Ann & Hope Mill, located at 100 Ann & Hope Way, and improvements thereupon, and the operation and maintenance of residential, commercial, retail or office users thereupon.

 

6.  #22-22 – An ordinance relating to cutting trees in Town Parks (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

7.  #22-23 – An ordinance relating to the requirements for applicants for police position

 

      B. RESOLUTIONS

1. R-22-41 – A resolution related to abandoning a portion of Powhatan Road (tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

2. R-22-42 – A resolution relating to the abandonment of Study Hill Road (tabled from July 20, 2022)

 

9.  NEW BUSINESS

     A.  APPOINTMENTS

           WATER SUPERINTENDENT

1.       Romeo Mendes

          

           ASSISTANT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

1.      Alexis Williams

 

     B.  CLAIMS

           1.  Jeffrey DosSantos    

 

     C.  RESOLUTIONS

1.  R-22-63 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to Execute an Amendment to Conveyance of Easements and Restrictions relating to Franklin Farm

 

2.  R-22-64 – A resolution ratifying the contract with Automatic Temperature Controls, Inc, in the amount of Twelve Thousand, One Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($12,119.00) as an Emergency Purchase

 

3.  R-22-65 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into a contract with Epsilon Associates in an amount not to exceed eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00)

 

4.  R-22-66 – A resolution authorizing the purchase of a Variable Frequency Drive for an amount not to exceed Twenty-three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($23,666.00) from Harbor Controls for the Cumberland Water Department.

 

5.  R-22-67 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage the Service of R.I. Tax Titles, Inc.

 

10.  ORDINANCES FOR PRESENTATION AND PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.  22-24 – An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended, amending the Ordinances and map thereof with reference to Cumberland Assessor’s Plat 052, Lot 0353

 

2.  22-25 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map relating to Assessor’s Plat 24, Lots 14 and 409, and Assessor’s Play 25, Lot 22

 

11.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

12.  ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired or needing additional information should notify the Town Clerk's Office at (401) 728-2400 ext. 138 no less than 48 hours before the meeting.                 

 

Posted:  August 12, 2022   

 

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