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| Michael L. Kinch, At-Large | |
| Council President | |
| James K. Metivier, District 1 | Scott R. Schmitt, District 4 |
| Council Member | Council President, Pro Tem |
| Timothy C. Magill, District 2 | Robert G. Shaw, Jr., District 5 |
| Council Member | Council Member |
| Lisa A. Beaulieu, District 3 | Peter J. Bradley, At-Large |
| Council Member | Council Member |
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 at 7:30 P.M.
CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND
OPEN SESSION
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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER 
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Minutes of the Special and Regular meetings of May 4, 2022
B. COMMUNICATIONS
1. C-22-31 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton for coastal buffer zone to allow for Aquaculture operations and minimize conflicting uses
2. C-22-32 – A resolution from the town of Hopkinton in support of House Bill 2022-H 8055, an Act relating to waters and navigation Coastal Resources Management Council
3. C-22-33 – A Proclamation from the Town of Tiverton recognizing Police Week 2022
4. C-22-34 – Submission of updated photos for the Narragansett Electric Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project
C. MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. LICENSES
A. HOLIDAY LICENSE
1. An application for a Holiday License from Latin Touch Barbershop II located at 230 Broad Street
B. HAWKER’S LICENSE
1. An application for an annual Hawker’s License from Keith Lambert of New England Novelty
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 April 2022 abatements and supplemental bills
C. Update from the School Committee
D. Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending April 30, 2022.
Budget to Actual
E. Check registers for April 30, 2022
F. Department Reports
3. Library
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 (tabled from April 6, 2022)
2. #22-10A – An Ordinance amending the General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (Second Hearing) (tabled from April 25, 2022)
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENTS
CHIEF OF POLICE
CUMBERLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. Edward Mulholland, reappointment with term to expire June 30, 2027
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1. Grainne Duddy, completing Cheryl Gray’s term to expire December 31, 2022
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. R-22-36 – Authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into purchase and sale agreement with the State of Rhode Island to purchase Assessor’s Plat 54, Lot 221
2. R-22-37 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement for American Rescue Plan Act Services with HCH Enterprises in an amount not to exceed twenty thousand two-hundred and fifty dollars ($20,250)
3. R-22-38 – A resolution directing the Director of the Department of Public Works to Request a Traffic Study and Signalization at Saint Joseph’s Church at 1303 Mendon Road (Co-Sponsored by Councilor President and Councilor Magill)
4. R-22-39 – A resolution in support of Rhode Island House Bill H8066 relating to a Moratorium on the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (Co-Sponsored by Council President and Councilor Metivier)
C. ORDINANCES – PRESENTATION & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
1. #22-14 – An ordinance establishing the operating budget for the Town of Cumberland’s General Fund for fiscal year 2022-2023
2. #22-15 – An ordinance establishing the operating budget for the Town of Cumberland’s Water Department for fiscal year 2022-2023
3. #22-16 – An ordinance establishing the operating budget for the Town of Cumberland’s Sewer Department for fiscal year 2022-2023
4. #22-17 – An ordinance establishing the operating budget for the Town of Cumberland’s Recreational Special Revenue for fiscal year 2022-2023
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Posted: May 13, 2022