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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, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 AT 7:30P.M.
CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:36pm with a roll call of members
MEMBERS PRESENT:
In person: President Kinch, Councilors Bradley, Magill, Shaw, Metivier, Schmitt and Beaulieu.
Also present—Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter; Town Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore; Town Clerk Sandra M. Giovanelli; Planning Director Jonathan Stevens
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 2, 2022
B. COMMUNICATIONS
1. C-22-45 – A Notice from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Office of Water Resources regarding an application to alter freshwater wetlands in the Town of Cumberland.
Resident Deborah Vine Smith stated that she had researched West Sneech Brook, referenced in this application, and it states that it is graded “B”, meaning the waters were suitable to the protection, maintenance and propagation of viable aquatic and wild life. West Sneech Brook leads into the Blackstone River and then to Narragansett Bay. She is concerned about the use of fertilizers and such on the property referenced in the application and does not support the development.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. VOTE 7/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary
There were none to report.
B. Recognition for Mercymount student Dante Patricia and presentation of Mayoral citation
Mayor Mutter recognized school nurses Kelly Bryda, RN, and Gina Ludovici, RN. Ms. Ludovici read an email they had sent to the Mayor’s office relating an incident wherein 4th grader Dante Patricia had helped a student who had broken a bone during recess. Dante not only helped the student into the building, he assisted her out of the building when picked up and later checked on her at home to make sure she was doing well.
Council President Kinch and the Mayor presented Dante with a citation that he read into the record, and a Blue Marble, inspired by the Blue Mind book, and intended to be passed on by the recipient to another person who does a good thing.
C. Update from the School Committee
Denis Collins reported on the following construction projects:
· McLaughlin Elementary School cafeteria construction is complete and in use.
· Ashton School addition is moving along, with the new slab in place and the steel frame well underway.
· Garvin School’s new addition foundation is almost complete, and the new drainage system is being installed.
· Community school’s new addition foundation is almost complete.
· The BF Norton renovation project is in the final planning phase with demolition scheduled next summer.
In academics, the RICAS scores have been released and show some encouraging results post pandemic; the scores will be discussed in upcoming meetings.
Teacher conferences are scheduled for December 7, 2022 – there is no school that day.
D. Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending October 30, 2022
E. Check registers for October 30, 2022
Mayor Mutter reported that the auditors have begun their work here at Town Hall and at the School Department this week. They are working to meet the December 31, 2022 deadline. He will be updating the council on their progress.
F. Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve October 2022 abatements and supplemental bills
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE TOTAL 2022 REAL ESTATE SUPPLEMENTAL BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,546.82. VOTE 7/0.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE TOTAL 2021 & 2020 MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLEMENTAL BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $229.73. VOTE 7/0.
G. Update on American Rescue Plan Act plan
Mayor Mutter noted that they were having bi-weekly calls with the consultant to review the draft and the consultant’s recommendation is to approve the draft plan now knowing it is subject to amendments at any time.
The Mayor referred the draft to the Finance Sub Committee to have the plan before the Council for review the first meeting of December 2022. Mayor Mutter added that a priority is the small business grant and anticipated that would also be on the first December meeting as well.
H. Update and progress report from Franklin Farm Association regarding the next phase of the farmhouse
restoration
Franklin Farm Association President Pam Thurlow gave an update on the potential project that will happen at the farm. Their matching funds grant proposal to the RI Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission for $150,000.00 had only garnered $75,000.00, so the town match would also now be $75,000.00.
Ms. Thurlow outlined the revised scope of the project. Next steps are to obtain full sized architectural plans for stamping, approval, and send out for bids.
G. Department Reports
3. Library
LICENSES
A. ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
1. An application for an entertainment license from Henrique Craveiro for Club Juventude Lusitana, Inc d/b/a Club Juventude Lusitana, 10 Chase St.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS VOTED TO TABLE TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 29, 2022. VOTE 6/0.
Recused: Councilor Metivier
B. VICTUALLING LICENSE
1. An application for a fourth-class victualling license from Bestway302 Inc. d/b/a Bestway, 302 Broad St.
Pending Department of Health approval and fire inspection compliance.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. VOTE 7/0.
C. HOLIDAY LICENSE
1. An application for a holiday license from Bestway302 Inc. d/b/a Bestway, 302 Broad St.
Pending Department of Health approval and fire inspection compliance.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. VOTE 7/0.
OLD BUSINESS
A. 2022-2023 LICENSE RENEWALS
Pending payment of outstanding taxes, fire department approval and certificate of good standing, when applicable.
FIRST CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE
1. AMERICAN LEGION d/b/a Cumberland Post #14, 695 Broad St
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. VOTE 7/0.
SECOND CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES
1. PROVIDENCE ZEN CENTER d/b/a Providence Zen Center, 99 Pound Rd
2. RONDEAU ENTERPRISES INC. d/b/a Everybody’s Favorite, 1370 Mendon Rd
3. THE KEEP INC. d/b/a The Keep, 2360 Mendon Rd
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. VOTE 7/0.
FOURTH CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES
1. DOLLAR TREE STORES INC. d/b/a Dollar Tree #5459, 3751 Mendon Rd
2. DOLLAR TREE STORES INC., d/b/a Dollar Tree #3700, 8 Mendon Rd
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. VOTE 7/0.
B. APPOINTMENTS
AMARAL BUILDING COMMITTEE (continued from November 2, 2022)
3. Bruce Lemois
4. Jeremy Scott
7. Carlos Neves
Mayor Mutter had chosen Jessica Kubiak and Ashley Dopart as his two appointments. He noted that Carlos Neves has asked to be an alternate.
President Kinch noted he would take a roll call vote for each of the four remaining applicants and asked each Councilor to give two nominations:
Councilor Schmitt – Bruce Lemois and Matthew Bessette
Councilor Beaulieu – Michael Mitchell and Matthew Bessette
Councilor Metivier – Bruce Lemois and Jeremy Scott
Councilor Shaw – Bruce Lemois and Matthew Bessette
Councilor Magill – Jeremy Scott and Matthew Bessette
Councilor Bradley – Bruce Lemois and Jeremy Scott
President Kinch – Bruce Lemois and Jeremy Scott
As there was a tie vote for Mr.Scott and Mr. Bessette. The Council was asked to vote again individually and make a selection:
Councilor Schmitt – Matthew Bessette
Councilor Beaulieu – Matthew Bessette
Councilor Metivier – Jeremy Scott
Councilor Shaw – Matthew Bessette
Councilor Magill – Jeremy Scott
Councilor Bradley – Jeremy Scott
President Kinch – Jeremy Scott
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPOINT BRUCE LEMOIS AND JEREMY SCOTT AS THE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BUILDING COMMITTEE. VOTE 7/0.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPOINT CARLOS NEVES, MICHAEL MITCHELL AND MATTHEW BESSETTE AS ALTERNATES TO THE BUILDING COMMITTEE. VOTE 7/0.
Mayor Mutter noted that he had signed the grant contract today.
C. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. #22-26 – An ordinance relating to Yard Sales (tabled from October 19, 2022)
Referred back to the Ordinance Sub Committee meeting tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2022.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO REFER BACK TO THE ORDINANCE SUB COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND TABLE TO THE DECEMBER 21, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING. VOTE 7/0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CLAIMS
1. Judy Waterman
Referred to the Solicitor’s office.
Referred to the Solicitor’s office.
1. R-22-96 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to into an agreement with Horsley Witten for the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000)
Planning Director Jonathan Stevens was present via Zoom and noted that the town is under obligation to update its plan every five years. The town went out for an RFQ as the requirements are for the town to have consultants express their qualifications; after review, the professional services committee (consisting of Planning, Finance and Public Works Directors) recommended Horsley Witten. The Committee will get input from police, fire and EMS to identify hazard mitigation procedures that are required by the state. Mr. Stevens asked the Council to proceed with this $24,000.00 commitment, which will almost entirely be paid for by the state through a grant.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
2. R-22-97 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey Mutter to enter into a contract with CAE Healthcare Inc in an amount not to exceed forty-three thousand one hundred seventy-four dollars ($43,174.00)
Mayor Mutter stated Chief Pliakas could not be in attendance this evening. This project went through the competitive bid process, this is the low bidder. We don’t have a hospital in town which is partly why we have a full EMS team – this is another instrument to ensure the team continues to be properly trained.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
C. ORDINANCE FOR PRESENTATION AND PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
1. 22-30 – An ordinance relating to the Department of Children, Youth and Learning
Referred to the Ordinance Sub-Committee
2. 22-31 – An ordinance relating to salary ranges for the Executive Staff and other positions
Referred to the Finance Sub-Committee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ted Vecchio, 584 Bound Road, Woonsocket stated he was happy to hear the ARPA plan is moving forward and is looking forward to the next meeting. He had heard from GottaQ that they are closing; and believes the ARPA funds could possibly help them as well.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 8:23PM. VOTE 7/0
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Sandra M. Giovanelli, Town Clerk
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