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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 Jr., 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 |
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 AT 7:30P.M.
OPEN SESSION
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:31pm
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Via Zoom: President Kinch, Councilors Bradley, Magill, Shaw, Metivier and Schmitt
Absent: Councilor Beaulieu
Also present — Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter; Town Clerk Sandra M. Giovanelli; Police Chief Matthew Benson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Kinch read the budget hearing meeting schedule for the record:
· Finance Sub-Committee hearing: Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council chambers, 45 Broad Street
· First public hearing: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00pm, McCourt Middle School, 45 Highland Avenue
· Second public hearing and first vote: Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council chambers, 45 Broad Street
· Final vote: Monday June 13, 2022 at 6:00pm, Council chambers, 45 Broad Street
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
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Representative McLaughlin asked for the support of the Council on the H8006 gasoline tax bill.
LICENSES
A. HOLIDAY LICENSE
1. An application for a Holiday License from Latin Touch Barbershop II located at 230 Broad Street
Everything was in order for this license.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS METIVIER & SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
B. HAWKER’S LICENSE
1. An application for an annual Hawker’s License from Keith Lambert of New England Novelty
Everything was in order for this license. The applicant must notify the Council of every location he will be selling from as occasion arises.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary. There were none.
B. A request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve April 2022 abatements and supplemental bills
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE TOTAL 2022 REAL ESTATE ABATEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,593.50. VOTE 6/0.
C. Update from the School Committee
Dennis Collins, 5 Wedgewood Drive reported on the following item:
· Construction at Cumberland Hill School is on schedule and on budget; tours of the renovated facilities can be scheduled with Cindy Chabot of the Superintendent’s office.
· Construction phase one for Garvin/Ashton (new addition) and Community (new cafeteria) are out to bid.
· Garvin held informational session with parents to discuss next year’s transition
· CHS graduation is Friday, June 10, 2022
D. Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending April 30, 2022.
Budget to Actual
E. Check registers for April 30, 2022
F. Department Reports
3. Library
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)
Awaiting Planning Board recommendation.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS METIVIER & SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE TO JUNE 15, 2022, BY A ROLL CALL. VOTE 6/0.
2. #22-10A – An Ordinance amending the General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (Second Hearing) (tabled from April 25, 2022)
Mayor Mutter asked to table one more time to June 1, 2022.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE TO JUNE 1, 2022. VOTE 6/0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENTS
CHIEF OF POLICE
Captain Benson addressed the Council.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
CUMBERLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. Edward Mulholland, reappointment with term to expire June 30, 2027
MOTION BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1. Grainne Duddy, completing Cheryl Gray’s term to expire December 31, 2022
Parks & Recreation Commission chair Alan Neville spoke of his support for this appointment to the commission.
Ms. Duddy was present via Zoom and expressed her enthusiasm to work with the Commission.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE TO JUNE 1, 2022. VOTE 6/0.
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)
Mayor Mutter provided an overview of the resolution.
Robert Zarnetske from HCH Enterprises was present via Zoom to speak to the project and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
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)
Both President Kinch and Councilor Magill commented on the history of the resolution.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
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)
Inflation, product shortages and the price of gas were referenced by President Kinch.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
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
President Kinch repeated the dates and locations of the budget hearings that he announced at the beginning of this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 8:12PM. VOTE 6/0.
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Sandra M. Giovanelli, Town Clerk
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